Hearty Mexican Soup
Easy to make and delicious to eat, this hearty soup can be made in under an hour and will definitely warm you up on a chilly winter day!
Average Cost: $5.10 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Average Servings: 5 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov
Ingredients
- 1 Onion (small, chopped)
- 4 Cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Can tomatoes, diced (14.5-oz can, low sodium, drained and rinsed)
- 2 Cans black beans (15-oz can, low sodium, drained and rinsed)
- 2 Potatoes (large, peeled and diced)
- 4 Cups water
- 1/2 Cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 Lime (squeezed)
- 1/8 Tsp cumin powder (a pinch)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot cook onion, garlic and tomatoes on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir often.
Step 2
Add beans, potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low/medium heat. Cover and continue to cook slowly for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Add cilantro, cumin and lime. Stir and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Serve warm; sprinkle cilantro on top.
Utensils Needed
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
- Colander
- Peeler
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 309 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 322 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 19 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |