Mexican Fiesta Soup
Servings Prep Time
5-6Servings 55Minutes
Servings Prep Time
5-6Servings 55Minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 red onion
  • 7cloves garlic
  • 4 celery ribs
  • 3 carrots(medium size)
  • 1 1/2cup cilantro
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4tsp cayenne
  • 1tsp black pepper
  • salt(to taste)
  • 1can diced tomatoes(796ml; no salt added)
  • 1carton chicken or vegetable broth(900ml; no salt added)
  • 3/4cup water
  • 1can white kidney beans(540ml; can use 2 cans for larger batch)
  • 2 1/2cups frozen diced okra
Toppings
  • 1-2 lime
  • 1-2 avocado
  • 1cup cheddar or feta cheese
  • red chili pepper flakes(optional)
Instructions
  1. Dice onion, mince garlic, chop celery and cilantro, and shred carrots
  2. In a large soup pot at medium heat, sweat onion and garlic for 5 minutes with 2 tsp oil of your choice
  3. Add celery and carrots, sweat (covered) for 5 minutes
  4. Add 1/2 cup cilantro, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, taco seasoning, cayenne, pepper and salt. Stir for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, broth, water and beans. Simmer covered for 15 minutes
  5. Taste broth and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, cumin) as desired. Add okra. Continue to simmer covered for 10-15 minutes
  6. Slice lime, cube avocado and shred cheese
  7. Remove soup from heat, stir in remaining cilantro. Serve in your favorite bowl topped with avocado, cheese, freshly squeezed lime, chili pepper, and enjoy!

Mexican Fiesta Soup