Here’s a Detox Southwest Soup recipe — light, flavorful, and packed with veggies 🌽🌶️🥣
Detox Southwest Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
2️⃣ Add vegetables
- Stir in bell peppers, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Cook 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Add broth & seasonings
- Pour in vegetable broth. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4️⃣ Serve
- Ladle into bowls. Top with avocado, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime if desired.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Total Carbs: 32 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Net Carbs: 23 g
✅ Low-calorie & fiber-rich
✅ Vegan & detox-friendly
✅ Quick and easy weeknight soup
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add chicken or turkey for extra protein
- Use spicy peppers for a hotter version
- Blend half the soup for a creamy texture without cream
- Serve with keto tortilla strips for crunch
