Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Tortilla Soup
A smoky and hearty soup with a punch of lime and heat.
Servings 6
Calories 381kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon shallot-infused olive oil (OR: oil of choice + 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for mild spice)
- 4 cups unsalted vegetable stock
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup salsa verde (or your favorite salsa)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup red lentils, rinsed
- ½ cup corn, frozen (OR: fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can coconut milk
- salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- 1 fresh avocado
- 1 standard bag tortilla chips (OR: tortilla strips)
- several fresh limes, for squeezing over top
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Bloom: Set slow cooker to high. Add oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder, and cayenne. Allow spices to heat while gathering/preparing other ingredients
- Combine: When the spices are fragrant, add the stock, kidney and black beans, salsa, green chiles, bell peppers, lentils, corn and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve: Just before serving, mix in the coconut milk. Top with avocado, tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
For even speedier prep: Combine all ingredients besides coconut milk into slow cooker. Blooming the spices for a bit is nice, but you will still end up with an excellent result without.
Nutrition: Nutrition label calculated without optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
