Simple Salsa Soup
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavor-packed Simple Salsa Soup, ready in just 30 minutes! This comforting, one-pot recipe combines the bold zest of fresh salsa, hearty black beans, and sweet corn for an easy, wholesome meal bursting with Southwest-inspired goodness. Featuring a fragrant base of sautéed onion and garlic, this soup is enhanced with cumin, chili powder, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a tangy, aromatic finish. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s a quick, nutritious option that serves four and can be garnished with fresh cilantro for extra flair. Whether you’re serving it as a standalone dish or with a side of crusty bread or tortilla chips, this hearty soup is guaranteed to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh salsa
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and fresh salsa, stirring to combine.
Add the black beans, corn, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6075 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4163 mg | 89% | |
*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.
