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Mexican Inspired Vegetable Soup
The Mexican Inspired Soup is comforting, simple and so delicious! It reminds us of those cozy soups from childhood and makes all warm and fuzzy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil (or ¼ cup water)
- 3 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red, white, or yellow onion
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 ribs of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cups of chopped frozen or fresh broccoli
- 15.5 ounces of canned hominy, drained
- 1 Tablespoon of lime juice (about ½ a lime)
- 4 cups of water
- 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 1/2 cup of minced cilantro
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups of cooked quinoa (optional)
- 1 cup of diced extra firm tofu (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil (or water).
- Add the garlic and onion and sautee until the onion becomes tender and translucent.
- Add the carrots, celery, broccoli, hominy, and lime juice.
- Pour in the water and bouillon cubes (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and add salt and pepper. If you’re using quinoa and/or tofu, you can stir that in before serving.
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Notes
- If you have one of these wonder pots, you’ll be happy to know this recipe is pressure cooker-friendly! Just throw everything except the oil in the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Then continue to step 5. You will save so much time and will be able to enjoy this soup in less than 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
831mg
(35%)
Potassium
622mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5612IU
(112%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5612IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.