Quick Easy Mexican Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Quick Easy Mexican Soup—a vibrant, hearty dish that brings the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes! This simple, one-pot recipe combines pantry staples like black beans, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn, all simmered in a seasoned broth infused with garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Optional shredded chicken adds extra protein, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice brighten every bite. Customize it with your favorite toppings—creamy avocado, shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, or a dollop of sour cream—for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy Mexican soup is a crowd-pleaser that’s naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegetarians.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- optional toppings: avocado slices, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream
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, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and broth. Stir to combine.
If using, add the cooked shredded chicken to the pot.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Top with your choice of avocado slices, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 6180 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 147.4 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3414 mg | 73% | |
*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.
