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Santa Fe Soup

A comforting and hearty soup perfect for chilly evenings, made with simple pantry staples and customizable to your taste.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 40 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 small onion, chopped You can use pre-chopped onions to save time.
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped bell pepper, chopped Any color bell pepper is suitable.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is preferred for flavor.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Rinsing helps reduce sodium.
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed You can substitute with kidney or cannellini beans.
  • 1 can corn, drained Frozen corn also works.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles Adjust for spice tolerance.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, plain You can use regular diced tomatoes for less spice.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend You can use a low-sodium taco seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Add more to taste if desired.
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use low-sodium broth for better control over salt.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust as needed when tasting.
Toppings
  • to taste shredded cheese Cheddar works well.
  • to taste sour cream A dollop adds creaminess.
  • to taste green onions Chopped for garnish.
  • to taste cilantro Fresh cilantro for flavor.
  • to taste tortilla chips Great for crunch.
  • to taste avocado Optional, for creaminess.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it goes.
  2. Stir in the onion and bell pepper. Cook until they soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant to prevent burning.
  4. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and cumin. Stir to coat the meat and veggies.
  5. Pour in the broth, both cans of tomatoes, the beans, and the corn. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a steady simmer and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or spice as necessary.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This soup is forgiving and can be customized with whatever beans or veggies you have on hand. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.