This Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe is super simple, easy, and tasty dinner that is the perfect weekday crockpot meal that also a Vegan Taco Soup depending on the toppings you pick. Filled with pantry staples like canned beans, tomato, onions, and peppers, this Slow Cooker Meatless Taco Soup is a recipe you'll want to make again and again.
Love vegetarian crock pot soups? Also try my 16 Vegetarian Crock Pot Soup recipes including my award winning Vegetarian Chili, Baked Potato Soup and Butternut Squash Soup.
Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot Recipe
This Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe is a meal I have made over and over again and I know by heart. This is not just a meatless Taco Soup recipe BUT it is THE soup recipe in my house. I make this Mexican inspired soup year-round and my entire family always looks forward to Taco Soup night.
It's not only a favorite in my family but it's also been shared over 100,000+ times on the internet and has rave reviews.
My Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot Recipe is the kind of savory bowl you WANT seconds of. You know if something has taco in the title, I'm going to love it. This meatless taco soup is no different.
With twin boys, I'm short on time and am all about meals like this which are super simple. This is an open and dump slow cooker recipe that is still surprisingly fresh and healthy using powerhouse pantry staples like canned beans, canned tomatoes, canned green chilis, and vegetable broth. The Mexican inspired flavors will remind you of taco night in a soup form.
You know a recipe is a winner when it's on a food blogger's monthly meal rotation. Plus, I have updated this recipe to now include three ways to make it including the crock pot, stove top or instant pot.
Why You'll Love This Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe...
- My Vegetarian Taco Soup is kind so cozy and flavorful with rich taco flavors.
- It's filled with pantry staples like canned beans, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth
- The Meatless Taco Soup features taco seasoning and is topped with taco toppings like shredded cheese, lime, cilantro, avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and green onions.
- The recipe itself is a Vegan Taco Soup recipe and the cheese on top is the only thing keeping it from staying vegan, so you can customize it for a vegan or vegetarian diet.
- This recipe was created as a slow cooker recipe, but now I've included directions to also make it on the stove top or instant pot.
- My personal favorite part of the entire meal is the tortilla chips I serve it with. I crumble some on top AND serve it with some on the side for dipping. In my opinion, that's what really makes this meal irresistible.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Canned Beans: Canned beans are the star of my Vegetarian Taco Soup. I use a combination of black beans AND kidney beans. You'll need one can of black beans and one can of kidney beans that are rinsed and drained.
- Canned Tomato: Canned tomatoes add flavor and color to the soup. I like to use the diced fire-roasted garlic for extra flavor. You could also use rotel tomatoes for a kick.
- Green Peppers: One bell peppers adds some freshness to this taco soup. Dice it up before adding it to your slow cooker. You can substitute red bell pepper, yellow or orange.
- Onion: I like to use a sweet white or Vidalia onion for my soup. You will also need to dice your onion.
- Canned Green Chiles: A little can of green chiles adds so much Mexican flavor to the vegetarian taco soup.
- Vegetable Broth: Use a high-quality low sodium broth for the best results. You can then adjust the amount of salt in the soup to your own personal preference.
- Garlic: Lots of garlic makes this soup have lots of flavors. Feel free to add more with your heart. 🙂
- Spices: This soup features Mexican and Taco inspired species like cumin, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. You can also skip the separate spices and add 1 tablespoon of my homemade Taco Seasoning.
Toppings:
The best part of this Vegetarian Taco Soup is adding fun toppings, just like you would on tacos. I serve mine with crumbled tortilla chips, plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, line and cheese. But here's a full list of ideas.
- Crumbled Tortilla Chips
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Sour Cream
- Diced Avocado
- Shredded Cheese
- Green Onions
- Cilantro
- Hot Sauce
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Salsa
- Pico De Gallo
- Fresh Lime Wedges for Lime Juice
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot Instructions:
- Put all the canned beans, canned tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, green chilies, vegetable broth, garlic and spices in your slow cooker or crock pot.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high until your vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve with all your favorite taco toppings. Don't miss out on the lime!
If you need to update your crock pot this one is my favorite!
Stove Top Instructions:
- Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven to medium-high heat and add ½ tablespoon or a cooking oil like olive oil.
- Sauté your chopped onion and bell pepper until tender. Add the garlic and cook for just under a minute. Don't cook the garlic for longer than that or it will burn.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, canned beans, canned green chilies, and spices to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until your vegetables are tender.
- Serve in individual bowls with your favorite toppings.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- In your Instant Pot, add the onion and bell pepper. Use the saute function and cook until translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, canned beans, canned green chilies, and spices to the pot. Cook on manual HIGH pressure for about 6 minutes.
- Allow the pot to naturally release for 5 minutes and then carefully set the pressure release to venting to release the rest of the steam.
- Serve in individual bowls with your favorite toppings.
Vegetarian Taco Soup Variations
I love this Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Add More Vegetables: Add canned or frozen corn. zucchini, potatoes or carrots.
- Mix Up the Beans: White Beans, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, pinto beans or Lentils would also work!
- Make it Spicy: Add Red Pepper Flakes, cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce.
- Make it Vegan Taco Soup: The base recipe is vegan! Adjust the toppings to one's that fit your lifestyles like plant-based yogurt or vegan cheese. You can also skip the dairy substitutes and just do avocado, lime and cilantro! The recipe itself is actually fully vegan!
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
This Vegetarian Taco Soup makes a wonderful make ahead meal or for meal prep. It stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It stores great in the fridge.
Freezing
This Vegetarian Taco Soup also makes a great vegetarian freezer meal. You can either prep the soup and store it in a freezer bag uncooked OR make the entire soup and then divide it into portions and freeze it from there. Store it in a freezer safe container for up to three months.
Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot Recipe is So Good!
My Vegetarian Taco Soup is hands down one of my favorite recipes on Running in a Skirt! I love it, am super proud of it and I hope you will give it a try. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did!
More Healthy Vegetarian Crock Pot Soups to Try:
- 16 Easy & Cozy Vegetarian Crock Pot Soup Recipes
- Crock Pot Vegetarian White Bean Soup
- Award Winning Vegetarian Chili
- Crock Pot Black Bean Soup
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Vegetarian Crock Pot Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 2 15 ounce can tomatoes, I used fire roasted garlic
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (low sodium)
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (low sodium)
- 1 4 ounce can green chiles
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ -¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: tortilla chips, plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream,) 2% Mexican cheese blend, sliced green onions, lime
Instructions
- Put the green pepper, onion, canned tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, green chiles, vegetable broth, garlic and spices in a Crock Pot and mix.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high or until the vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve with any of the topping options including crumbled tortilla chips, Greek yogurt, cheese, green onions and the lime wedge!
Notes
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Davion Lockman says
This Vegetarian Taco Soup Crock Pot recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I love how simple and versatile it is, especially with the option to make it vegan depending on the toppings. It’s great to know that it’s packed with pantry staples like beans, tomatoes, onions, and peppers – ingredients that are not only budget-friendly but also super nutritious. I’m always on the lookout for easy weeknight meals, and the slow cooker makes it even better by doing all the work for me!
Plus, the fact that it’s meatless doesn’t mean it lacks flavor. Taco soup is one of those dishes that’s full of bold, comforting flavors, and I bet the slow cooking really helps the ingredients meld together. I'm already thinking about how I can customize the toppings—avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime sound like the perfect additions!
I can see this becoming a regular in my rotation. Thanks for sharing such an easy and tasty recipe!
Susan says
Can this be made ahead of time and then frozen?
JulieWunder says
Yes! Absolutely! Store it in a freezer safe container for up to four months. I like to put it in a freezer ziplock bag.
anne says
What SIZE crockpot is needed ? Would help if you said what size you used. Thanks
JulieWunder says
I use this 7 quart crock pot. Enjoy!
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
This is such an incredible soup! My kids love it when I make this!
Leslie says
Taco soup is a huge favorite of mine. It's like comforting warm salsa! haha. Great recipe!
Kelly says
What a great recipe for fall. I'm ready for this warm, nourishing bowl!
Nicole from Fitful Focus says
My husband would love this recipe! We do burrito bowls quite often, but this is a great way to mix it up and still get all those yummy flavors.
Deborah Brooks says
I sure am excited for soup season to be here again. I love everything about this soup looking forward to trying
Lesley says
How many would you say this serves?
JulieWunder says
I usually get four big dinner portions out of it!
Lindsey says
Can you make this without a crock pot? I got rid of mine after becoming a vegetarian and never using it.
Amber says
My husband thinks most dinners taste better with meat and was a little disappointed when I told him this taco soup was vegetarian. He said it's not "taco" soup without meat! And then... he tried it. I think it says enough that he went back for thirds and told me I needed to save the recipe! He is thrilled to have a vegetarian recipe he loves and we're both happy to consume less meat.
Shawntell says
Where Can I find the nutritional value for this recipe?
JulieWunder says
Hi Shawntell-- At this point I haven't added that information to my recipes but it is on my to do list! Hope you'll still get a chance to try it.
eeza says
I have two questions: 1) Is the green pepper a bell pepper some other kind of pepper? and 2) Is the oregano dried? I assume so. Thanks!
JulieWunder says
Of course! Yes- it's a bell pepper and the oregano is dried! Thanks for asking and hope you enjoy the soup!
Heather says
This was sooooo yummy! (And my hubby could not believe it was vegetarian) Thank you for giving recipes that are healthy and easy to follow! Lots of love. Keep them coming!
JulieWunder says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's one of our family favorite too!
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
This taco soup looks so delicious! I can't wait to make it for my sister. She and I love bean soups. Yummmy!
JulieWunder says
This one is sooo good and so easy. She'd love it.
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com says
Cozy crock pots! Yeah! This is going into my must try list. Love the spices here, especially! Spices not only add flavor but loads of health benefits, too. Nice job!
JulieWunder says
Great point! So nice to see you today!
Tina muir says
LOVE crockpot soups! Still a little too warm for soups here, but almost to the cooler weather, then this will be just right 🙂
JulieWunder says
It was warm here again today too! It's coming though!
Miz Helen says
We will just love your Vegetarian Taco Soup, it looks awesome. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! It's a really tasty one!
Jess @hellotofit says
Tacos are so so delicious, and I love that you can try them with different flavors/fillings. I recently had a sweet potato taco that was so yummy!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jess! These are good ones 🙂
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
This sounds delicious. I am not a vegetarian but like to eat that way a few times a wk. This is perfect for those fall days.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lacey! My hubby who is not a veghead loved it 🙂
Mandi Korn says
That looks soooo yummy, making me want a crock pot more and more. I gave mine away right before me moved and I am slowly starting to regret it. Thanks for always sharing such great recipes.
JulieWunder says
Ohh!!! The crock pot and I are best buds! Always something yummy! Tomorrow's soup recipe is stove top!
Runaway Bridal Planner says
This looks amazing! I actually have a recipe I use that is almost identical to this, but mine does not have the broth. I am going to have to try your version. I also like the idea of greek yogurt, I never thought about that before, I've always used sour cream, but your idea sounds so much healthier!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! The broth makes it more soup like and less chili like! It's really tasty!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
This sound delicious!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Nicole!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
Mmm! You won me over with taco in the title, too, haha! I love Mexican. I think tonight's dinner may be tacos for that reason! lol
JulieWunder says
Great minds think alike 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
We are fans of all things taco! This soup will need to get added to our menu soon!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jessica! I hope you enjoy it!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Great minds think alike this week for sure! Love all these flavors together.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! We should have a taco soup party 🙂
Heather@hungryforbalance says
I think I've told you just how much I love my crock pot, so it's always nice to have new recipes to put in it! Taco soup was always one of my family's favorite recipes, but I never loved the super high sodium in the taco seasoning pack. Yay! for a healthier version!
JulieWunder says
Yes! This one is much better for you!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I'm not quite sure just how much you love tacos, but I'm willing to say that yes I do! haha!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I need to make crock pot soups this year. It is my goal.
Blane Sherer says
My comment did not post yesterday.
I just said that I thought you had a nice
workout routine and that I thought it was
a nice touch having the demonstration shots
or yourself with the routine.
Blane Sherer says
Yep, it's getting cool so it's crock pot time ( smile )