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The Cozy Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is a warm and nourishing dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This delightful recipe combines a medley of vegetables and beans, simmered slowly to enhance their natural flavors. As the soup cooks, a savory aroma fills your kitchen, promising a satisfying meal that is both hearty and healthy. Ideal for chilly evenings or when you want to enjoy a hassle-free dinner, this tortilla soup allows for customization and is perfect for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.

Cozy Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

This cozy vegetarian tortilla soup is packed with fresh vegetables and hearty beans, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. It's easy to prepare in a crockpot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 juice lime
  • to taste fresh cilantro chopped
  • to serve tortilla chips
  • to taste diced avocado
  • optional shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens.
  • Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot and add the diced zucchini, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and vegetable broth.
  • Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the fresh lime juice 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and tortilla chips. Optionally, add shredded cheese.

Notes

For added flavor, serve with lime wedges and colorful bowls.
Keyword comfort food, crockpot, easy, healthy, soup, tortilla, vegetarian