Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (Easy & Hearty)
Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a heartwarming and flavorful dish that wraps you in comfort on busy weeknights or chilly evenings. This easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients like lentils, beans, and fresh vegetables, all simmered together to create a creamy texture without using any heavy dairy. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips and packed with spices, it’s a meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep, this soup can be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment, making it both convenient and delicious. Dive into this cozy bowl of goodness and savor every spoonful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- 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 or dairy-free alternative
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables by dicing the onion and red bell pepper.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and red beans to remove excess sodium.
- Wash the dried red lentils under cold water until clean.
- In a slow cooker, add all ingredients including vegetable broth, diced veggies, corn, lentils, tomato sauce, salsa, beans, spices, and cream cheese.
- Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until flavors meld and lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving with garnished tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg