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Bowl of Southwestern vegan bean soup with colorful ingredients

Vegan Southwestern Soup

A delightful and hearty vegan soup filled with southwestern flavors, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup, Vegan
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced Provides sweetness and base flavor
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced Adds crunch and color
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, diced For mild heat and flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances aroma
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder For a southwestern flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin Adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper To taste
Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn For sweetness
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Provides protein
  • 1 can green chilies Adds heat
  • 1 can diced tomatoes For juiciness
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Base for the soup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Brightens flavor
Garnishes
  • to taste fresh cilantro For garnishing
  • 1 medium avocado, diced Adds creaminess
  • to taste vegan sour cream Optional creamy garnish
  • to taste tortilla chips For crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onions, green bell pepper, and poblano peppers. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers soften.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Incorporate frozen corn, black beans, green chilies, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  2. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  3. After simmering, remove the cover and stir. Add lime juice and taste for additional seasoning.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, a dollop of vegan sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a minced jalapeño alongside the garlic. To make the soup creamier, blend a portion before serving. Serve with lime wedges on the side.