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Black Bean Lentil Taco Soup (Vegan!)
This easy vegan taco soup is brimming with robust Mexican-style flavors! It's a delicious meatless meal that everyone can customize with their favorite toppings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 medium bowls
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup green/brown lentils*
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 3/4 cup sweet corn (I use organic frozen or canned)
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Optional toppings:
- Chipotle sauce, avocado, tortilla strips, vegan cheese shreds, dairy-free sour cream, cooked rice, lime juice, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Dice the onion.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 6-7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince the garlic and jalapeño, seeds removed.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, jalapeño, and taco seasoning. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Then add broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a light boil.
- Once lightly boiling, add lentils (rinsed), black beans (rinsed & drained), and corn. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Roughly chop cilantro (if using) and stir in during the last couple minutes of cooking time. Enjoy the soup as is, or add toppings before serving. (I like avocado and a dollop of Creamy Chipotle Sauce for some smoky spice.)
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Notes
- *Lentils: Or increase the amount up to 3/4 cup lentils for a thicker soup. (The soup will continue to thicken as it sits after cooking.)
- Make it spicy: Add chipotle, cayenne pepper, medium diced green chiles, or hot sauce to taste.
- Recipe originally published September 2017. Updated April 2025.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Potassium
770mg
(22%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
800IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.