Betty's Mexican-Style Black Bean Soup

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be healthier and water is a cost-effective base.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are usually less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.

Taste for flavorings during the last hour of cooking, and adjust to your taste, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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