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Slow Cooker Mexican Corn and Bean Soup
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Instructions
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Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
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Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cook for an additional minute and then transfer to a crock pot.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
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Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Briefly toast the cumin and chili powder in olive oil before adding other ingredients to deepen their flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste, creating a more complex, restaurant-quality base.
- Brighten with Citrus at the End 🍊Reserve the orange until the last 15 minutes of cooking and add fresh juice instead of zest to maintain its vibrant acidity, which balances the earthiness of beans and prevents the soup from tasting flat.
- Layer Your Vegetables Strategically 🥕Add firmer vegetables like onion and bell pepper first, then zucchini and corn in the final 30 minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain distinct textures that make each spoonful interesting.
- Don't Skip the Sauté Step ✨Sauté diced onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before transferring to the slow cooker to caramelize their natural sugars, building a deeper, more savory foundation than simply adding raw ingredients.
- Use Low Setting for Best Results ⏱️Cook on low for 6-8 hours rather than high for 3-4 hours to allow flavors to meld gradually and prevent the vegetables from breaking down into mush, preserving the soup's texture and nutritional value.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
High Protein
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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