Mexican Lime Bean Soup
Bright, zesty, and comforting, this Mexican Lime Bean Soup is a one-pot wonder that blends hearty white beans with vibrant citrus and smoky spices. Perfect for warming up on chilly nights or elevating your weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make soup is packed with aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and jalapeño, infused with ground cumin and smoked paprika, and finished with a fresh burst of lime juice and zest. Its creamy-yet-chunky texture is achieved with a quick blitz of an immersion blender, making it both satisfying and wholesome. Garnish with fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, or creamy avocado for a deliciously authentic twist. Ready in under an hour, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is a simple, healthy way to bring bold Mexican flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups (rinsed and drained) canned white beans
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 small bunch, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 optional, cut into strips corn tortillas
- 1 optional, diced for garnish avocado
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the aromatics in the spices.
Pour in the white beans and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Use an immersion blender to purée about half of the soup for a creamy texture, while still leaving some beans whole. Alternatively, remove 2-3 cups of the soup, blend in a blender, and return it to the pot.
Stir in the fresh lime juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Let the soup simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate the lime flavor.
Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro. Optionally, garnish with tortilla strips, diced avocado, or a wedge of lime for extra zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1797 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1496 mg | 32% | |
*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.
