Zesty Mexican Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Mexican Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced; 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped; 2 TBS red chili powder; 3 cups + 1 TBS vegetable broth; 1 small to medium green bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 small zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup finely chopped collard greens; 1 15 oz can (BPA free) diced tomatoes; 2 cups or 1 15 oz can (BPA free) black beans, rinsed; 1 cup frozen yellow corn; 1 4 oz can (BPA free) diced green chili; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup chopped pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, minced
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 TBS red chili powder
3 cups + 1 TBS vegetable broth
1 small to medium green bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped collard greens
1 15 oz can (BPA free) diced tomatoes
2 cups or 1 15 oz can (BPA free) black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen yellow corn
1 4 oz can (BPA free) diced green chili
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

1
Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot. Healthy Saute onion, garlic, and green peppers in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
2
Add red chili powder and mix in well. Add broth and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes and add beans, corn, green chili, oregano, and cumin.
3
Bring to a boil on high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer. (Simmering uncovered enhances the flavor.)
4
Add zucchini and collard greens and cook for 5 more minutes. Add chopped cilantro, pumpkin seeds, salt, and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, minced, 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped, 2 TBS red chili powder, 3 cups + 1 TBS vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Zesty Mexican Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zesty Mexican Soup

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