Name: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced onion; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 bell pepper; 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth; 15 oz can tomato sauce; ½ cup your favorite salsa; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 15 oz can black beans; 15 oz can pinto beans; 1 cup corn; ¾ cup dried red lentils; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; salt; pepper; crushed tortilla chips; shredded mex-blend cheese; sliced jalapeños; chopped onion; pico de gallo; sliced avocado; fresh cilantro; sour cream or Greek yogurt

CategorySoupTags#lentils, #soup, #vegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Cooler temps means tasty yummy soups such as this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup. It is so delicious and nutritious, not to mention it'll warm you right up. This hearty soup channels the flavors of tortilla soup with the added bonus of legumes which are packed with fiber and protein. It's a sure hit in any home!

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time7 hrsTotal Time7 hrs 20 mins

1 cup diced onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 bell pepperdiced

2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth

15 oz can tomato sauce

½ cup your favorite salsa

1 tbsp tomato paste

15 oz can black beansdrained and rinsed

15 oz can pinto beansdrained and rinsed

1 cup cornfresh, canned or frozen

¾ cup dried red lentils

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

salt to taste

pepperto taste

Toppings

crushed tortilla chips

shredded mex-blend cheese

sliced jalapeños

chopped onion

pico de gallo

sliced avocado

fresh cilantro

sour cream or Greek yogurt

First chop your veggies and measure out the ingredients.

Next add everything to the slow cooker except the toppings.

Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours, until dried lentils are cooked through and veggies are tender.

Add all your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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