Spicy Southwestern Vegetable Soup

Warm up with a hearty and vibrant bowl of Spicy Southwestern Vegetable Soup, a delicious one-pot recipe bursting with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This vegetarian soup is made with a colorful medley of diced bell peppers, zucchini, black beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all simmered in a richly seasoned broth featuring cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder for just the right amount of heat. A hint of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro add a zesty, refreshing finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or cozy gatherings, this savory soup is ready in under 45 minutes and can be customized to your heat preference by adjusting the jalapeño. Serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips for a satisfying meal everyone will love.

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)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 jalapeño (minced and deseeded for less heat, optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces canned corn (drained)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium zucchini (diced)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, corn, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 7

Stir in the diced zucchini and continue simmering for another 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper, as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3357.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813.5

Total Fat 49.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6582.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.8g	0%
Total Sugars 73.5g
Protein 72.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 591.6mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 6416.4mg	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: 22.8%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 62.2%