Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried black beans
1/2 lb diced ham
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Preparation

Soak beans overnight.
Drain and rinse.
Place in a pan, cover with water, and simmer on low for an hour.
Drain beans.
Place all ingredients except cornstarch in the crock pot.
Cook on high for 4 hours.
Use a slotted spoon to remove about 1 cup of cooked beans and ham.
Place them in a blender with a little bit of the broth and puree.
Return to crock pot.
Combine cornstarch with cold water in a bowl and mix.
Add to crock pot and mix.
Cook for an another 30 minutes or until broth thickens.