Tex-Mex Minestrone

Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup, but this Tex-Mex version adds a spicy twist with flavors inspired by Mexican cuisine.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Tex-Mex Minestrone

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian, Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 can Canned black beans
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cooked pasta
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in cooked pasta and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.