El Paso Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, El Paso Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food that’s both nourishing and easy to make. This vibrant vegan soup combines creamy black beans and pinto beans with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and a medley of warming spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a splash of fresh lime juice, this soup has layers of flavor in every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfectly suited for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serving up to six people. Garnished with fresh cilantro and best enjoyed with tortilla chips or crusty bread, this one-pot wonder is a go-to recipe for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the fresh lime juice just before serving.

Step 7

Garnish the soup with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm. Optionally, serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2647.8 grams (2647.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1612

Total Fat 41.70g	53%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7300mg	317%
Total Carbohydrate 255.30g	93%
Dietary Fiber 77.10g	275%
Total Sugars 38.00g
Protein 76.60g	153%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 644mg	50%
Iron 28mg	153%
Potassium 5190mg	110%

*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: 22.0%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 60.0%