Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Tortilla Soup

This lentil tortilla soup is creamy and hearty while also tasting surprisingly fresh. This easy and healthy soup gets its creamy factor from coconut milk, and its protein from lentils and beans. The smoky, savory flavor this soup has without any meat is unbeatable! 

YOU’LL LOVE THIS LENTIL TORTILLA SOUP:

• It’s quick and easy. I mean, quick and easy is kind of the name of my game. I love slow cooker meals like this because 15 minutes in the morning leads to a delicious, healthy meal by evening. That’s why this soup ends up in the dinner rotation about every other week (I wish I was exaggerating). 
• It is flavor-packed. Not shying away from the spices in this recipe ensures this soup has smoky, spicy, savory flavor without any animal products.
• It is great for everyone. This soup isn’t just vegan/vegetarian, it’s also gluten free! Plus, it’s so yummy even your most steak-and-potatoes friends will likely love it. This is also a great meal for amateur cooks, considering how easy the prep is! Overall, this soup is a real crowd pleaser.  

INSTRUCTIONS:

With your slow cooker on high, add the oil and spices. Allow this mixture to heat while you gather and prepare the rest of the ingredients.

From there, add everything besides the coconut milk and set the slow cooker to your desired setting. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

When ready to serve, stir in coconut milk, portion into bowls, and pack it with toppings (you don’t have to do that last one, but I do)! Enjoy! 

TIPS:

• Speed things up even more by putting all the ingredients besides the coconut milk together in one step. I like to add the spices and oil first to bloom for maximum flavor, but this isn’t absolutely necessary. 
• Go topping crazy! Aside from what I’ve already included in the recipe, you can always add tortilla strips for a more authentic experience, roasted corn for even more smoky flavor, or a big ol’ dollop of sour cream (or vegan sour cream) for more tanginess. When I pack leftover soup for work, I love to add some tajín to this soup, which adds tanginess without having to slice and squeeze a fresh lime at my desk.  
• Prefer to make something on your stovetop? Check out my vegan enchilada soup, which has very similar flavors to this soup and cooks up in less than an hour!
• While very yummy, this Mexican-inspired soup is nowhere near authentic. I am no expert in Mexican cuisine, though I do wholeheartedly appreciate it. Mexico in my Kitchen’s Chicken Tortilla Soup is a much more authentic take (non-vegetarian)! 

OTHER COZY SLOW COOKER SOUPS YOU'LL LOVE:

Vegan Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup

Easy Vegan Slow Cooker White Bean Chili

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