Slow Cooker Gochugaru & Guiness Black Bean Soup (V)

This needs some work. Brings the heat but needs more flavor. Always eager for recs.

Source: Domestic Fits/Beeroness | Serves: | Time: 6-10 hrs

Changes: used yellow onion instead of white; used Guiness Irish stout instead of a smoked porter; used gochugaru instead of gojuchang; used gojuchang as a garnish

Ingredients

1 lb dried black #beans

½ yellow onion, diced

1 large carrot, chopped

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

2 tbsp tomato paste

12 ounces Guiness Irish Stout

4 cups veggie broth (homemade to reduce sodium)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp gochugaru

1 large avocado, diced

½ cup cilantro, chopped

Gojuchang as a garnish

Instructions

Add the beans, onions, carrots, bell pepper, tomato paste, beer, broth, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika and gochugaru to a slow cooker, stir to combine.

Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 6 hours. I chose to cook on high. Stir occasionally if possible.

Ladle into bowls, stir in gojuchang to taste, and top with avocado and cilantro before serving.