KIDNEY BEAN SOUP

 DON'T COOK KIDNEY BEANS IN A SLOW COOKER UNLESS YOU DO THIS FIRST

1. Soak - Raw kidney beans need to soak in water for at least five hours.
2. Boil - Drain the beans and change to a fresh pot of water. Bring to a boil (212°F) for a minimum of 10 minutes.
3. Prepare - Once you've followed the previous two instructions, your kidney beans are no longer toxic and can finish cooking in whatever method you prefer, such as in a slow cooker or on the stove top.

THIS IS WHY
Are Red Kidney Beans Toxic? | Livestrong.com

So I cooked the beans with homemade veggie juice, a couple cut up carrots, celery, red onion, Salute 21, black pepper, paprika, tarragon, a bit of chicken broth, turmeric, garlic cloves,  

After soaking and the ten minute boiling (timed as the boiling started) I cooked it in the slow cooker for a few hours.  It cooked quickly.  

It has great taste.

Slow Cooker Red Kidney Bean Soup | Canadian Living