QUICK + EASY TEX-MEX Mexican Style Soup Recipe!

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor and nutrition.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumber

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumber adds freshness, while peas offer creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and healthy fats.

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.

Add diced red onion, chopped garlic, and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper; stir.

Add 1/2 tbsp cumin, 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tbsp chili powder; stir.

Add 2 tbsp dried oregano; stir.

Add 1 can peeled tomatoes and deglaze the pan.

Add 2 cups black beans and 2 cups corn; stir.

Pour in 6 cups of water or vegetable stock and season with 1 tbsp pink salt.

Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp sugar; stir.

Bring to a boil and serve hot with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

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