Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

5 from 48 votes

Creamy delicious vegetarian tortilla soup is loaded with flavor, and filling, easy to make, and made in the crockpot or slow cooker.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Rena

1 medium onion diced
1 tsp 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 oz tomato sauce
1 red bell pepper or green peppers, diced
3/4 cup salsa use mild or spicy, or salsa verde
15 oz black beans one can, drained & rinsed
15 oz red beans one can, drained & rinsed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder or 2 fresh garlic cloves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, use more for a spicier soup
1/2 cup light cream cheese or any creamy cheese of choice, dairy-free works great too
Salt and pepper to taste

crushed tortilla chips, sliced avocado, sour cream, sliced or diced jalapeños, chopped red onion, shredded cheddar, fresh cilantro

Except for cream cheese, combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker.
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.
Once done, remove the lid and mix in the cream cheese.
Pour the soup into a large serving bowl. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm!

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 choice for this tortilla soup
Use your favorite beans. We used black and red beans.
Use any creamy white cheese instead of heavy cream for a creamy thick soup.
Corn: fresh, canned, or frozen corn can be used.
The cayenne pepper is optional if kids will be eating this we suggest you skip it. Add more if you prefer it to be spicier.
To keep this vegetarian-friendly, use vegetable broth. Otherwise, you can use any broth.
If you aren't vegetarian and would like to add some meat to this, try chicken or beef. You can use shredded chicken, or add a full chicken breast and shred it later after it is fully cooked.