Bowl of tex-mex soup with tomato and green garnishes

Soups and Stews A Hint of Spice and Garlic

This Tex-Mex soup is hearty and can easily be made with ingredients from your cupboard or freezer. It is a quick and convenient meal to serve for unexpected company or just your family when you haven’t had time for planning and cooking.

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 6 (2 cup) servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 2 15-oz. cans black beans with liquid
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 14-oz. can Mexican-style chopped canned tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking coarse bulgur wheat
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken-Style Seasoning
  • 2-3 teaspoons chili powder, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Green onions, 1/4-inch slices
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a 2-quart kettle, sauté the onion in the broth.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients except green onions and cilantro to the kettle with the sautéed onion.
  3. Simmer 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  4. Remove bay leaves. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Nutritional Data

Calories: 230.06
Fat: 1.33 g
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 575.90 mg
Carbohydrates: 45.60 g
Fiber: 13.43 g
Sugars: 4.02 g
Protein: 12.24 g
© AdventHealth