Thick Spicy Soup

Warm up your table with this rich and hearty Thick Spicy Soup, a perfect balance of bold flavors and comforting textures. Packed with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, carrots, and jalapeños, and loaded with protein-rich black beans and kidney beans, this soup is a satisfying one-pot wonder. A blend of aromatic spices—ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder—infuses every spoonful with warmth, while a touch of heavy cream adds indulgent richness. Lightly blended for a luscious, thick consistency, this spicy soup pairs beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro for a refreshing finish. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a standout dish for your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) canned black beans
• 1 can (14 ounces) canned kidney beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, and jalapeño pepper. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a low boil.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the black beans and kidney beans. Add them to the pot along with the corn kernels.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, lightly blend part of the soup to create a thicker consistency while leaving some chunks for texture. If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer 1-2 cups to a blender, purée, and return to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime. Stir them into the soup right before serving.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro and a lime wedge if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3346.8 grams (3346.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2523

Total Fat 86.20g	111%
Saturated Fat 31.50g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 7206mg	313%
Total Carbohydrate 351.80g	128%
Dietary Fiber 104.50g	373%
Total Sugars 67.00g
Protein 100.80g	202%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 790mg	61%
Iron 40mg	222%
Potassium 8317mg	177%

*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: 30.0%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 54.4%