Vegan Mexican Chickpea Taco Soup
This vegan Mexican taco chickpea soup is bound to become a regular recipe you will want to make again and again. It is rich in flavor, healthy (and packed with plant-based protein) and very versatile. Perfect feel-good cozy soup you can make ahead for easy lunches and dinners. Naturally vegan + dairy-free!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 217kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 yellow or red onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder start with 1 tbsp for a less spicy soup
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 4 oz canned green chiles mild or spicy
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- ½ cup quinoa or rice
- 5 cups vegetable broth or enough for desired consistency
- 2 x 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 lime juiced
- handful of cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup optional
Toppings of your choice (optional)
- vegan sour cream
- avocado diced
- cilantro chopped
- tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- Warm some oil in a large pot, then add the onion and bell pepper with a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring until tender. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin powder, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas, frozen corn, rice (or quinoa), canned green chiles, canned tomatoes and veggie broth. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the grain is cooked.
- Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice and taste to adjust salt.
- Serve warm with the garnish of your choice, such as diced avocado, vegan sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc.
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Notes
- Adjust flavors: This is a versatile recipe where you can tweak the amount of spices you use. Also, some chili powder brands are spicier than others, so consider starting with less spice, especially if you are looking for a kid-friendly recipe.
- Adjust consistency: add more or less broth depending on the consistency you want, and keep the cover off if you want the moisture to evaporate for a thicker soup.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg