Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Add bell pepper, carrots, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot and add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spices.
- Stir everything together and cover the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the tortilla strips and let them soften for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with avocado and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For added heat, you can include diced jalapeños.
- Top with cheese or sour cream for non-vegan options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crockpot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, vegan soup, comfort food, healthy soup