This is a hearty and delicious Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup.  It’s a perfect soup for a fall day.  It’s packed with flavor, it’s spicy, and it’s filling.  This soup can be enjoyed as something to eat with a sandwich, or even by itself.  You can garnish it with tortilla strips and chopped basil.  You can also use vegan sour cream.

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Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:
1 Yellow onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
1 Clove of garlic, minced
1 Jalapeño, sliced and seeded
2 15 ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes
3/4 Cups of red lentils
1 Can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Cup of fresh or frozen corn
1/3 Cup of coconut milk
1 Tablespoon of tomato paste
3-4 Cups of vegetable broth
2 Teaspoons Cajun powder
1 Teaspoon of Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon of coconut sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of Himalayan salt
1 Tablespoon of lime juice

Directions:
-In a large stock pot, add the finely diced onion and olive oil. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes.
-Add in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, just remove the seeds. Sauté for about 5 minutes then add the corn and beans, sauté an additional 2 minutes or so. Then add the diced tomatoes to a blender and pulse a few times until blended for a nice texture.
-Add to the pot along with any remaining ingredients, except the lime juice. Add three cups of vegetable broth if you want it thicker or you can use 4 cups if you want to thin it out.
-Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stir occasionally. After 20 minutes, check lentils to see if they are fully cooked. Simmer for 5-10 more minutes if necessary. Serve and garnish with tortilla strips, fresh lime juice, chopped basil and your favorite bread. Enjoy!