Southwest Bean Soup Recipe

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I made up this recipe because I'm a member of a weight loss program and want to lose weight safely. I've given this recipe to some other members. They've told me: "It's out of this world!" And, "It's the best soup I've ever eaten!" —Marianne Brown, Glendale, Arizona

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Southwest Bean Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
  • Yield: 13 Servings
15 30 45

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion and green pepper over medium heat until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, chilies, corn, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Yield: 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 95 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 459 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Southwest Bean Soup in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p25

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Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by Hollieeee

This is a FANTABULOUS recipe!!! I am NOT a fan of beans at all, unless they are green beans HaHa but I loved this soup!! My Fiancee' Sam loved it even more than I did. He topped it with a little cheddar cheese and some sour cream, but since I am watching what I eat for bikini season here soon... I didn't and it was still great !! The only thing I did different was opted the green pepper for 1/2 red 1/2 yellow and 1 whole orange pepper because I hate cooked green peppers but I also added some crushed red pepper flakes to add spice to balance off the sweet taste of the extra peppers. Extra cumin, like a tsp, cause Sam and I love cumin (and it's good for your digestive system) and some more corn. I ended up having to add more beef broth to the left over soup, which was even better because it was fresher with new broth heated thru rather than left over broth that's been sitten there a day. Don't simmer it, but rather heat it up quickly as the broth gathers the flavors of the soup BUT that the veggies don't get all mooshy.

I even got to share this with my soon to be in laws, who are SUPER PICKY about everything they eat... and they loved this too!! A+++ Thanks for sharing! =)


Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by msdaisey

wonderful & so satisfying! I've lost 27lbs. &

this recipe will be used to help me reach goal! thanks!


Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2011 by Lady Peace

Everyone loved this soup we made and decided to drizzle corn chips on top, maybe not so healthy at this point ... But sooo good..


Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by fishrgal

This was delicious! I did make my own broth using Tones paste. I didn't have the cilantro either, and I did add a little ground round. My husband and daughter and I really liked this soup! It was hearty, had a great flavor and it is a keeper for sure!


Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by tearoom

I agree this is a great recipe since I've been using it for about 10 years in my Tea Room. I've changed it a little over the years & included the changed version in my Tea Room cookbook I published last year.

I now use Fat free, low sodium chicken broth, dried minced garlic works when fresh is not available, green onions sliced thin, saving some for the garnish . I serve it with Light or fat-free sour cream, low fat shredded cheese, & baked tortilla chips on the side for garnish. If there is any leftovers I cook it longer until thick & use it for a dip....great! I also belonged to weight watchers back then too.


Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by jody2493

This soup is wonderful and we could not stop eating it!! We are not green pepper fans so we added a can of navy beans. Great soup!


Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by azevedo.2

Nice vegetarian option for Lent.


Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by sallysayler

I make a soup similar to this recipe but add ground turkey with it! Delicious!!


Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by RLBranum

I made this yesterday. I don't ever have canned beans so I cooked some dried black beans. It's really good and refreshingly light for a bean soup. Great for warmer weather.


Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by kathidahl

@ vieux..I suggest you divorce yourself from this site...you obviously only post to denigrate the recipes and to try to demonstrateto us how superior you are.

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