Black Bean & Andouille Sausage Soup - Slow Cooker

Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 3/4 cup onion, diced
• 3/4 cup carrot, diced
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 3/4 lb andouille sausage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium is preferable)
• salt & pepper
• fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
• sour cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in slow cooker, combine all ingredients except salt, pepper, cilantro and sour cream. mix well, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• 2 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3 ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and sour cream if desired.