Surprisingly Good Refried Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of "Surprisingly Good Refried Bean Soup," a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that will elevate your weeknight dinner game. This hearty, 30-minute soup combines the creamy goodness of refried beans with the zesty kick of diced tomatoes and green chilies, all brought together by fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Sweet bursts of corn kernels and a splash of lime juice add brightness, while a garnish of fresh cilantro takes the dish to the next level. Perfect for busy nights, this vegetarian soup is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or warm tortillas. Plus, it’s a great way to turn pantry staples into a satisfying, comforting meal packed with bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups canned refried beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the refried beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and the frozen corn kernels.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot with your choice of bread or tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5189 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.4 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.7 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4817 mg | 102% | |
*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.
