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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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)
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, or until it becomes translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and fresh salsa, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Add the black beans, corn, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step 6
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2216.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1195.1 |
| Total Fat 27.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6075.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.9g | |
| Protein 53.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 409.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4163.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories