Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

It's a rainy Sunday, and that had me hankering to get out the slow cooker. This Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup - Allrecipes fit the bill nicely. With a few modifications, it's currently simmering away on high, to be enjoyed this evening:

Mods:

• Instead of garlic powder, used 5 cloves minced garlic
• Chopped 1/2 onion
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp. marinara sauce
• 1 tsp. lemon juice (helps keep the bean skins intact)
• A bit more chili powder and cumin than called for
• 1 tsp. chili flakes
• Half beef stock, half chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp. homemade roasted tomatillo salsa