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Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Delicious Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Jalapeno adjust for heat preference
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Salsa adjust for heat preference
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • to taste Salt & Pepper to enhance flavors
Added Heartiness
  • 1 cup Dried Lentils (Red or Yellow) rinsed
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese optional
Garnishing
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by dicing the onion and red bell pepper into small pieces. Rinse the dried lentils under cool water until the water runs clear.
Combine in the Crockpot
  1. In the crockpot, combine olive oil, jalapeno, onion, red bell pepper, corn, salsa, and tomato sauce. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne. Follow with vegetable broth, and season with salt and pepper.
Add the Lentils
  1. Gently fold in the rinsed lentils, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Cover and set to cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours, or LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
Finish with Cream Cheese
  1. About 15 minutes before serving, remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve and Garnish
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each bowl with crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, omit the cream cheese or use non-dairy alternatives. Adjust spice levels by modifying jalapeno and cayenne pepper amounts.

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