Description
Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a delightful slow-cooked meal that brings the robust flavors of Mexican cuisine to your home. This creamy soup is not only comforting but also packed with healthy ingredients like lentils, beans, and fresh vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this versatile dish allows you to customize it with your favorite toppings, making every bowl a unique experience. Enjoy a hearty, nutritious meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces red beans (drained & rinsed)
- 3/4 cup dried red lentils
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 fresh garlic cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 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
- Prep the Vegetables: Dice the onion and red bell pepper. Rinse black and red beans; wash lentils under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add onions, jalapeno, bell pepper, black beans, red beans, lentils, tomato sauce, salsa, spices, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until lentils are tender. Add cream cheese in the last 30 minutes for creaminess.
- Serve: Stir well before serving and garnish with crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg