Last Minute Bean Chili Soup

Need a comforting, hearty meal in a flash? This Last Minute Bean Chili Soup is your go-to solution for busy weeknights! Packed with protein-rich kidney and black beans, vibrant diced bell peppers, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this one-pot wonder delivers bold flavor on a tight schedule. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a rich and satisfying soup simmered to perfection with canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Customizable with your favorite toppings—think melty shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, fresh cilantro, or crunchy tortilla chips—this quick chili soup is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for when you need a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 as needed optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper begins to soften.

Step 4

Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or spices if desired.

Step 8

Ladle the chili soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your quick and delicious Last Minute Bean Chili Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2257.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1662.7

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 37.9mg	0%
Sodium 4897.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 74.3g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 776.2mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 4903.2mg	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: 31.6%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 50.9%