Slow Cooker Lentil & Black Bean Taco Soup :: Recipes :: Camellia Brand

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 orange or red bell pepper , diced
• 1 yellow onion , diced
• 1 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles
• 1 cup Camellia Brand Lentils , rinsed and sorted
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2/3 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans , rinsed and sorted
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro , chopped green onion , sharp Cheddar cheese , plain Greek yogurt