Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

1 lb black beans, soaked overnight

6 C broth or water

Seasonings that you have, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, etc.

Chopped sausage, if affordable, of not, omit

Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients except sausage and salt. Cook on low for 6 hours. When soft and about one hour before dinner, add sausage and salt. Serve with cornbread or crackers. If you can't afford cornmeal, buy jiffy cornbread mix and use water in place of milk if needed.