Hearty Slow Cooker Calico Bean Soup

This hearty slow cooker calico bean soup is the ideal comfort food for those chilly autumn and winter evenings. Packed with a variety of beans, vegetables, and savory seasonings, this soup is not only delicious but also nutritious. Just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a delicious homemade soup for dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried navy beans
• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 cup dried black beans
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse and sort the beans, then soak them in water overnight.
2. In the morning, drain the beans and add them to the slow cooker.
3. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
4. Stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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