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Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup – Zesty, Comforting & Packed with Flavor!
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Creamy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines a variety of vegetables, beans, and spices, all topped with creamy cheese and tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado 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 (mild, spicy, or salsa verde)
  • 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained & rinsed)
  • 15 ounces red beans (1 can, drained & rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 fresh garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese or creamy cheese of choice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by prepping the vegetables; dice the onion and red bell pepper.
  2. Drain and rinse the black and red beans.
  3. Wash the dried red lentils thoroughly under cold running water and set them aside.
  4. In a slow cooker, add olive oil, diced jalapeno, onions, peppers, corn, salsa, tomato sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, vegetable broth, and salt and pepper. Toss everything together.
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or on LOW for 7-8 hours until vegetables and lentils are cooked through and the soup is thick.
  6. Once done, remove the lid and mix in the light cream cheese.
  7. Pour the soup into a large serving bowl. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm!

Notes

  • Serving size: One bowl is about 2 cups.
  • Don’t forget to add the cream cheese at the very end.
  • You can use any oil of your choice for this soup.
  • Use your favorite beans. Black and red beans are recommended.
  • Any creamy white cheese can be used instead of heavy cream for a creamy, thick soup.
  • Fresh, canned, or frozen corn can be used.
  • The cayenne pepper is optional; skip it if kids will be eating.
  • To keep vegetarian-friendly, use vegetable broth; otherwise, you can use any broth.
  • Meat can be added if desired, such as shredded chicken or a full chicken breast.

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