Mexican Vegetarian soup!

  • 1 can Eden Organic Black beans(undrained)
    1 can diced tomatoes
    1 small can diced green chilis
    3tsp ranch dressing mix
    6oz morningstar veg. crumbles
    4.5oz corn(I used frozen we had from the garden) [note that corn is only okay no more than one serving a month--make sure it doesn't spike cravings in you. Could substitute zucchini instead.]
    2c water
    1tbs cumin
    1tbs chili powder
    .5tsp paprika
    .5tsp ground red pepper
    1.5tsp onion powder
    .5tsp garlic powder

    (I am estimating these spices this is just what I use to make taco seasoning, you can use prepackaged but I would use reduced sodium if so.)

    1 bag quick-cook brown rice

    Do not drain beans or tomatoes. bring all ingredients to a boil except rice. Boil rice separately, then add to soup after 10 minutes. I have put mine in the crock pot so it can simmer on low a couple hours… Not necessary but I am not having lunch until then and we are having company so now it will be ready when we are!
  • I went ahead and used the corn because I pretty much used 1 serving in the entire recipe and it made 4 large servings... But zuchinni would be good too I am sure!

    Nutrition info on this for a whole batch would be
    1225 cal
    13g fat
    70.7g protien
    36.2 fiber
    206.1 carbs

    Per 1/4 batch(probably about a 1.5c serving)
    306c/3.5g fat/18g prot/9g fiber