Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Packed with protein-rich lentils and beans, this nutritious soup offers a satisfying experience without compromising on flavor. Customize it with your preferred spice level and enjoy it as a main dish or appetizer at gatherings. Garnished with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, or fresh cilantro, this soup not only warms the soul but also delights the taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces red beans (drained & rinsed)
- ¾ cup dried red lentils
- ½ cup light cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 3/4 cup salsa (use mild or spicy, or salsa verde)
- 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)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Crushed tortilla chips to garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and jalapeno pepper.
- Rinse the lentils and drain the beans.
- In your slow cooker, combine all ingredients except for cream cheese.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until lentils are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add cream cheese.
- Stir before serving and 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: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by adding more cayenne or jalapeños to suit your taste. Feel free to substitute beans based on personal preference. Letting the soup sit for about 10 minutes after cooking will enhance its flavor.