Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, a hearty dish that combines vibrant vegetables, wholesome lentils, and beans for a satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is packed with spices and a creamy touch that will delight your taste buds. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. Whether garnished with fresh avocado slices or crunchy tortilla chips, this soup is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 3/4 cup dried red lentils
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper (or green peppers, diced)
- 3/4 cup salsa (use mild or spicy, or salsa verde)
- 15 ounces black beans (one can, drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces red beans (one can, drained & rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 fresh garlic cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, use more for a spicier soup)
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese (or any creamy cheese of choice; dairy-free works great too)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Crushed tortilla chips to garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and red bell pepper. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- Drain and rinse the black and red beans.
- In your slow cooker, combine diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, lentils, tomato sauce, salsa, black beans, red beans, and seasonings.
- Pour in vegetable broth and fold in cubed cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving; garnish with crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg