Description
Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This easy-to-make soup combines wholesome ingredients like lentils, beans, and fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The rich flavors are enhanced by spices and creamy cheese, creating a satisfying dish that everyone will love. Whether you’re serving it on a chilly night or prepping meals for the week, this flavorful soup is both nutritious and filling. Enjoy it topped with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh garnishes for an irresistible meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon olive 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 (diced)
- 3/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 15 ounces black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces red beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Crushed tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: dice the onion and bell pepper, and rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In your slow cooker, add diced onion, olive oil, vegetable broth, jalapeno pepper, corn, lentils, and tomato sauce.
- Drain and rinse black beans and red beans; add them to the mixture along with spices.
- Stir everything until combined and cover.
- Cook on low for about six hours or high for three hours until lentils are tender.
- Stir in light cream cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot topped with crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1022mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 21g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 11mg