Cilantro Lime Soup
Brighten up your dinner table with the zesty, flavor-packed Cilantro Lime Soup—a heartwarming yet refreshing recipe that combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Southwest-inspired flavors. This vegan-friendly soup features a vibrant base of vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans, infused with aromatic garlic, jalapeño, and earthy spices like cumin and coriander. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro lend a citrusy, herbaceous kick, while sweet corn kernels and creamy avocado slices add delightful texture. Perfectly customizable, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 45 minutes and can be garnished with crispy tortilla strips for a satisfying crunch. Ideal for a light yet comforting meal, this Cilantro Lime Soup is a must-try for spice lovers and soup enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sliced, for serving avocado
- 1 cup, optional for garnish tortilla strips
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, jalapeño, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes, corn kernels, and black beans. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with avocado slices, additional cilantro, and tortilla strips if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the vibrant, zesty flavors of the Cilantro Lime Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1615 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1175 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
