4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
minced fresh cilantro
hot cooked brown rice
lime wedges
plain yogurt, optional
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until soft and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker.
Mash 1 can of beans until smooth; add to slow cooker. Stir in remaining beans, vegetables, broth, coconut milk, pepper and salt.
Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice, lime wedges and, if desired, yogurt.