Easy Mexican Soup
Warm up your soul with this Easy Mexican Soup, a vibrant, one-pot recipe packed with flavor and loaded with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this hearty soup combines tender black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes, all infused with bold spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Optional shredded chicken takes it to the next level, while fresh lime juice and cilantro add a fresh, tangy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes and customizable with toppings like creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, or melted cheese, this cozy soup is a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is effortless. Ideal for those seeking quick and easy Mexican-inspired recipes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- optional toppings: avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, stirring to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Pour in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
If using shredded chicken, add it to the pot now.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot with optional toppings such as avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
