Southwestern Three Bean Soup is one of the simplest soups I make. Less than 30 minutes from start to finish and this soup is comprised entirely from items that I keep on hand in my pantry. I’ve been making this for a while now and we really enjoy it.
This is my baby’s favorite soup. He eats a good amount of it every time I make it. I actually keep small bowls of it in the freezer, just for him. It has a mild southwestern flavor with very little heat.
My husband and oldest son always add some sriracha or other hot sauce to their own bowls to provide the heat that they love. If you have a family of spice lovers, increase the green chile and chile powder to provide the soup with more of a kick.
Southwestern Three Bean Soup
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to my friend Steph (formerly the Cheapskate Cook)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups carrots chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 ounces chopped green chile
- 14 ounces cooked white beans
- 14 ounces cooked black beans
- 14 ounces cooked light red kidney beans
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chile
- 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon or beef base vegetable base will work as well
- 2 teaspoons chili powder I use NM Red Chile powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover with lid. Simmer for 10-20 minutes and then serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
FREEZER MEAL: Let the soup cool completely before transferring to freezer safe containers. Soup can be reheated in the microwave or it can be thawed first and then reheated on the stove-top.
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Becki's Whole Life says
Hi Mary – this is a great meatless (or close enough for me) option and I bet it's extremely filling with all of the beans. I keep thinking about whipping up a batch of the cabbage soup to have for my lunches just to have a healthy soup on hand, but it never sounds that exciting. This soup does though…it's great that the baby likes it, what a good little eater:-).
Dmarie says
yum, looks like my kinda soup…thanks for sharing this recipe, Mary!!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
I love this! Warm and comforting!
My Journey With Candida says
I love beans!!! I am going to check my cupboards and see if I have everything to make this.
Three-Cookies says
Looks simple, delicious and nutritious. What more can we ask for?
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
Mary this broth looks so rich and full of flavor. A lovely soup indeed!
In response to your question about the rolls, the yield will depend on how thin you roll the dough and what size you cut the rolls. My attempt made about 35-40 big rolls. But if you only need 10 or 20, freeze the rest and make everybody happy another day. These were really easy – I hope they turn out great for you too.
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This looks delicious. Loving brothy soups this week. Might give this one a try.
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
Pretty and comforting soup. Good for cold weather 🙂
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Pam says
This looks wonderful! Hearty, filling, and delicious.
Shaheen says
This is really my kind of soup, I can see something like this appearing on my table in the not too distant future.
Sue/the view from great island says
This soup really has a distinctive deep rich color to the broth—it caught my eye right away. I don't usually use beef boullion, I think it must add great flavor to this. Your baby is quite an eater!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I've actually never made bean soup before (including Chillies) because my family are not into beans (shame!). I'd drink 2 bowls of this soup easily, especially knowing that I can't cook this at home. Lovely color and it looks so comforting!
sportsglutton says
Simply, wholesome, bean soup. I'm loving it.
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
This really looks so delicious! A bowl of this would be great on a chilly day!!
Melissa says
I love soup. On cold days or hot days…it doesn't matter. 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love soup and I love beans so this would be a dish for me.
Chris says
HA! Aren't we two peas in a pod? Or more to the point, two beans in a soup…..