Tex Mex Soup

Warm up your taste buds with this hearty and flavor-packed Tex Mex Soup, a vibrant medley of bold southwestern flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this one-pot wonder combines tender black and kidney beans, sweet bursts of corn, and a rich tomato base seasoned with smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Diced bell peppers and optional jalapeño add a welcome kick, while garnishes like fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crunchy tortilla chips elevate every bowl. Quick and easy with just 15 minutes of prep time, this Tex Mex Soup is a crowd-pleasing, customizable dish that can be tailored to your spice preferences and served with shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream for extra indulgence. A must-try for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine, this soup is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 small, minced (optional) jalapeño
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 15 ounces, drained canned corn
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) lime juice
• 1 handful (optional, for serving) tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup (optional, for serving) shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup (optional, for serving) sour cream

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeño (if using) and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, kidney beans, corn, and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3277.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2566.7

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 97.5mg	0%
Sodium 10398.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 99.1g	0%
Total Sugars 47.9g
Protein 111.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1183.3mg	0%
Iron 35.7mg	0%
Potassium 6294.1mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 51.9%