Quick Easy Mexican Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Quick Easy Mexican Soup—a vibrant, hearty dish that brings the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes! This simple, one-pot recipe combines pantry staples like black beans, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn, all simmered in a seasoned broth infused with garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Optional shredded chicken adds extra protein, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice brighten every bite. Customize it with your favorite toppings—creamy avocado, shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, or a dollop of sour cream—for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy Mexican soup is a crowd-pleaser that’s naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegetarians.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 optional toppings: avocado slices, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

If using, add the cooked shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve hot. Top with your choice of avocado slices, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2472.4 grams (2472.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1547

Total Fat 53.40g	68%
Saturated Fat 10.00g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 304mg	101%
Sodium 6180mg	269%
Total Carbohydrate 116.70g	42%
Dietary Fiber 36.80g	131%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 147.40g	295%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 3414mg	73%

*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: 38.4%

Carbs: 30.4%