Super Easy Southwest Soup
Warm up your kitchen with this Super Easy Southwest Soup, a vibrant and hearty dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This one-pot recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring pantry staples like black beans, pinto beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered in a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A splash of lime juice adds a refreshing tang, while fresh cilantro provides a touch of brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this soup is a no-fuss comfort food that delivers big on Southwest-inspired flavor. Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as avocado or shredded cheese, and serve with warm tortilla chips for a truly satisfying experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces sweet corn, drained
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel preferred)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Stir in the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and broth.
Season with salt and black pepper, and bring the soup to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the lime juice right before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3283 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.6 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3269 mg | 70% | |
*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.
