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Creamy Vegan Slow Cooker Taco Soup

crock pot Dec 27, 2024

 


Creamy Vegan Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Serves: 6-8 • Total Time: 3-8 hours  • FODMAP rating: medium to high

This creamy vegan taco soup is a simple dump-and-go crockpot meal that’s hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein and veggies. The addition of blended silken tofu makes it luxuriously creamy, while a handful of spinach at the end adds a nutritious twist to the typical taco soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini or yellow squash, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3-5 cups vegetable broth (start with 3 cups and add more if needed)
  • 1 (10 oz) can pitite diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained (or use frozen corn and add at the end)
  • 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (12 oz) package silken tofu, blended until smooth
  • 1 handful fresh spinach, chopped
  • Toppings: fresh cilantro, avocado, plant-based sour cream, vegan cheese, jalapeños, etc.

Instructions

  1. Prep and Dump:
    Add all ingredients except the silken tofu, spinach, and toppings into your crockpot: onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot (if using), taco seasoning, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, corn, white beans, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir to combine.

  2. Cook:
    Cover and cook on:

    • HIGH for 3-4 hours
    • LOW for 6-8 hours
  3. Add Creaminess:
    Once the cooking time is done, stir in the blended silken tofu until the soup becomes creamy and well combined.

  4. Add Spinach:
    Fold in the chopped spinach and let it wilt in the hot soup for about 5 minutes.

  5. Serve:
    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like fresh cilantro, avocado slices, jalapeños, or a dollop of plant-based sour cream. Pair with tortilla chips or warm tortillas!

 

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