Warm up with this simple and hearty five-can soup recipe. Packed with vegetables, beans, and meat, this soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or to bring comfort on a cold winter night. With just a handful of ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 can condensed vegetable soup
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant.
- If using ground beef or turkey, add it to the pot and cook until browned. If not using meat, skip this step.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions (and meat) with the spices.
- Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, and condensed vegetable soup to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot and garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Interesting Facts
This recipe is a great way to use up pantry staples and leftovers.
Feel free to customize the soup by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.