Southwestern Veggie Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Southwestern Veggie Soup, a vibrant and hearty recipe brimming with bold Tex-Mex flavors and nutrient-packed vegetables. This one-pot wonder combines tender zucchini, sweet red bell pepper, black beans, and juicy diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered in a zesty broth spiced with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it’s the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 45 minutes and naturally vegan and gluten-free, this soup makes a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep staple for busy days. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with crusty bread or tortilla chips, Southwestern Veggie Soup is guaranteed to spice up your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges

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 softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the pot, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 8

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or spice, if desired.

Step 10

Remove the soup from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Serve hot with a wedge of lime on the side for squeezing over the soup just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2595.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1437.0

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5527.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.2g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547.1mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 5186.2mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 58.3%