Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (Easy & Hearty)
Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (Easy & Hearty) is a warm, comforting dish that promises to delight your taste buds. This vibrant soup is loaded with nutritious ingredients like beans, lentils, and fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is simple to make and offers endless customization options. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal prep option or hosting friends for dinner, this soup is sure to impress. Garnish with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh toppings for an extra burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3/4 cup dried red lentils
- 15 ounces black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces red beans (drained & rinsed)
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the onion and red bell pepper, rinse the lentils and beans.
- In a slow cooker, add diced onion, jalapeno, red bell pepper, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, salsa, lentils, black beans, red beans, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until ingredients are tender.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Serve hot garnished with crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg