Step 1

Place everything in a slow cooker, mix well, and cover.

Step 2

Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring halfway through.

Step 3

Uncover the slow cooker and mix well.

Step 4

Then, remove 3 cups of the black bean soup and place it into a high speed blender. Blend until the soup is completely smooth.

Step 5

Pour the black bean puree back into the slow cooker and mix well. There should be some back bean chunks left in the soup.

Step 6

Top with roasted or sauteed vegetables and enjoy!