Recipe Wednesday: Slow Cooker Superfood Soup

Slow Cooker Superfood Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher or sea salt to taste
• 2 cups vegetable juice (no sugar added)
• 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 2 cups coarsely chopped kale

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, or until veggies are tender. Add the kale the last 5 minutes of cooking, or until wilted. 
Top with reduced fat cheddar cheese, if desired.