Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup packaged peeled fresh baby carrots, bias-sliced crosswise
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liner