Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup
This quick and flavorful black bean soup is enhanced with smoked paprika and lime juice, then topped with fresh ingredients like grape tomatoes, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and diced avocado. It's served with baked tortilla chips, creating a simple yet nutritious meal. The dish offers a balanced combination of rich soup flavors with refreshing toppings. It’s high in fiber, provides healthy fats from avocado and cheese, and has a reasonable amount of protein and calories.
Servings: 2
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 18-ounce carton low-sodium black bean soup
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or other Mexican-style shredded cheese
- ½ medium avocado diced
- 2 ounces baked tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the Soup: Pour the black bean soup into a small saucepan. Stir in the smoked paprika and heat the soup according to the package instructions.
- Add Lime Juice: Once the soup is heated, stir in the lime juice for a tangy kick.
- Prepare Toppings: While the soup heats, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the avocado, and shred the cabbage (if not using pre-shredded slaw mix).
- Assemble the Soup: Divide the soup into two bowls. Top each with halved grape tomatoes, shredded cabbage (or slaw mix), crumbled cotija cheese, and diced avocado.
- Serve: Enjoy the soup with baked tortilla chips on the side or crumbled on top for added crunch.