Spicy Midnight Soup

Warm up your late-night cravings with Spicy Midnight Soup, a bold and comforting one-pot wonder packed with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe combines the smoky kick of paprika, zesty jalapeño, and the earthy warmth of cumin, all balanced with sweet corn, black beans, and tangy lime juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it features a base of rich vegetable broth and fire-kissed diced tomatoes, simmered to perfection. Topped with creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this soup is an irresistible blend of texture and taste. Perfect for cozy evenings or whenever a quick, spicy plant-based dinner is needed, Spicy Midnight Soup is as satisfying as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned corn
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 cup tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the red chili flakes, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juice to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Drain and rinse the canned black beans and corn. Add both to the pot.

Step 7

Finely dice the jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat, if desired) and stir it into the soup.

Step 8

Simmer the soup for 10-12 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the soup along with the lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed, to your preference.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and additional cilantro if desired.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your Spicy Midnight Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2622.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2284.4

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 7763.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.8g
Protein 75.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 655.3mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 6322.8mg	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: 34.8%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 52.7%