Super Easy Southwest Soup

Warm up your kitchen with this Super Easy Southwest Soup, a vibrant and hearty dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This one-pot recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring pantry staples like black beans, pinto beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered in a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A splash of lime juice adds a refreshing tang, while fresh cilantro provides a touch of brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this soup is a no-fuss comfort food that delivers big on Southwest-inspired flavor. Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as avocado or shredded cheese, and serve with warm tortilla chips for a truly satisfying experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces sweet corn, drained
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel preferred)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 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 or Dutch oven 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 an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, and bring the soup to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice right before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2268.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1096.3

Total Fat 20.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3283.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.4mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 3268.8mg	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: 16.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 63.0%