Southwestern Soup

This Southwestern Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth featuring creamy white beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes simmered in a fragrant broth. Aromatics like garlic, cumin, and fresh oregano build a deep flavor base, while jalapeno adds a gentle kick of heat. Finished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and cool avocado, it balances spice with brightness. Topped with crispy fried tortilla strips for texture, this meal is perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to make, fully vegan, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 105.0

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Southwestern Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth featuring creamy white beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes simmered in a fragrant broth. Aromatics like garlic, cumin, and fresh oregano build a deep flavor base, while jalapeno adds a gentle kick of heat. Finished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and cool avocado, it balances spice with brightness. Topped with crispy fried tortilla strips for texture, this meal is perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to make, fully vegan, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Canola oil
2/3 cup Chopped yellow onion
1 Clove Garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1 tablespoon Fresh oregano -- minced
1 small Jalapeno pepper -- core seed

Directions

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot.
2
Add the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, jalapeno, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion is transparent, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Add the corn, lime juice, and beans and bring back to a simmer.
6
Add the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro and remove from the heat.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
While the soup is simmering, heat the remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the tortilla strips until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Drain on towels.
10
Put several strips in each bowl, then pour in the soup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 105.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g13%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: southwestern, soup, vegan, beans, corn, tomato, avocado, cilantro, lime, cumin, jalapeno, spicy, hearty, comfort food, plant-based, tortilla strips, garlic, onion, oregano, dinner

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