INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground beef , browned and drained
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken stock
• 1 (14.5 oz.) undrained can diced stewed tomatoes
• 1 bunch sliced green onions
• 3 diced carrots
• 2 chopped celery ribs
• 2 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 TBS sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice

DIRECTIONS:

• In a crock pot, combine all ingredients except the beans and the rice.
• On high, cook for about an hour. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 4 to 5 hours until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the rice and the beans and cook for another hour, stirring occaionally.
• Ladle into bowls and serve. Garnish with a dollup of sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy this homemade beef and black bean soup recipe.
  

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