Cilantro Lime Soup

Brighten up your dinner table with the zesty, flavor-packed Cilantro Lime Soup—a heartwarming yet refreshing recipe that combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Southwest-inspired flavors. This vegan-friendly soup features a vibrant base of vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans, infused with aromatic garlic, jalapeño, and earthy spices like cumin and coriander. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro lend a citrusy, herbaceous kick, while sweet corn kernels and creamy avocado slices add delightful texture. Perfectly customizable, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 45 minutes and can be garnished with crispy tortilla strips for a satisfying crunch. Ideal for a light yet comforting meal, this Cilantro Lime Soup is a must-try for spice lovers and soup enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained black beans
• 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sliced, for serving avocado
• 1 cup, optional for garnish tortilla strips

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, jalapeño, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes, corn kernels, and black beans. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with avocado slices, additional cilantro, and tortilla strips if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy the vibrant, zesty flavors of the Cilantro Lime Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2733.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1757.8

Total Fat 64.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7756.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 64.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 672.2mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 4377.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 55.1%