Description
Cozy up with this delightful Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This easy-to-make soup is a warm hug in a bowl, brimming with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. Simple to prepare, just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it simmer to perfection. Rich in nutrients from lentils and beans, this vegetarian dish caters to various dietary preferences while offering endless customization options for toppings. Serve it hot with friends and family for a nourishing meal that will fill your home with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3.5 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup dried red lentils
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 15 ounces black beans
- 15 ounces red beans
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and slice the jalapeño.
- In the slow cooker, heat olive oil on high; sauté onions and peppers until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: vegetable broth, corn, lentils, tomato sauce, salsa, beans, spices, and cream cheese.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until lentils are tender.
- Stir well before serving and top with your choice of garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg