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January 27, 2019

Mexican Rice and Bean Soup

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This Mexican Rice and Bean Soup is budget friendly and takes just about 20 minutes to make.

Mexican Rice and Bean Soup | Foodtastic Mom #mexicanrice #souprecipes

 

I love rice. It’s so versatile and it’s one of my favorite side dishes to make and serve. So I decided to turn it into a comforting weeknight soup. Mexican rice is basically just rice that has been toasted a bit and then flavored with some spice and tomato. I started with that basic premise and then added some black beans and chicken broth for this Mexican Rice and Bean Soup.

mexican rice and bean soup in a bowl

I was originally going to add chicken to this soup but I have so many meat-centered recipes that I decided to leave it out this time. This soup is perfect topped with shredded cheese and sour cream, with some chips and salsa on the side. For the pics I wanted to really show off the Mexican rice so I left off the toppings.

mexican rice and bean soup in a bowl with a spoon

Tips for Mexican Rice and Bean Soup:

  • To make this recipe vegan, simply replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth
  • This is the brand of rice I always use – I really like the way it cooks
  • Toasting the spices and rice before adding the liquid really amps up the flavor in this soup
  • I like cooking rice in a pot with a glass lid so I can see the progress without having to remove the lid

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Mexican Rice and Bean Soup | Foodtastic Mom #mexicanrice #souprecipes

mexican rice and bean soup in a bowl
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Mexican Rice and Bean Soup

This Mexican Rice and Bean Soup is budget friendly and takes just about 20 minutes to make.

Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 330 kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa I used Jardines Campfire Salsa

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Whisk in the tomato paste and cook for about one minute.

  2. Add the rice and all the seasonings (salt through cayenne pepper) and cook, stirring often, for several minutes.

  3. Reduce the heat a bit to avoid splattering and add the chicken broth, beans, lime juice and salsa. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. 

  5. Serve the soup immediately, topped with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

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  1. Julia says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Mm… nothing better in winter than a bowl of warm soup. I love that this one can be adjusted to everyone’s liking and even vegans can enjoy it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:09 am

      Thank you Julia!

      Reply
  2. Kathi says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I can never get enough mexican inspired recipes or soup! This looks like my kind of meal and easy to make as well!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Kathi!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    I just made a pot of soup too (carrot and red lentil), but I never think of adding rice. I am definitely going to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:57 am

      And I don’t use lentils often enough. You inspired me too!

      Reply
  4. Tracy says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    I love rice too but you know I hardly ever put it in soup! I don’t know why, but I think I need to change that! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:57 am

      You for sure should start adding rice to your soup. Tasty and economical!

      Reply
  5. kim says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious, flavorful soup idea! Can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 27, 2019 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    February 1, 2019 at 10:00 am

    How much rice ? It’s not listed under the ingredients.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      February 1, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      1 cup. Not sure how I missed that before hitting publish. I’ve fixed the recipe card – thank you!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 2, 2019 at 10:08 am

        Great! Thank you – the soup looks delicious – I will be making it very soon!

        Reply
        • foodtasticmom says

          February 3, 2019 at 9:23 am

          5 stars
          Come back and let us know what you think. And again, thank you for catching my embarrassing recipe error! 🙂

          Reply
  7. Natalie says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious and comforting! Delicious and perfect for cold winter days!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 3, 2019 at 10:35 am

      It really is. And so quick to make!

      Reply
  8. Sally Humeniuk says

    February 3, 2019 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    I love the ingredients in this soup! My son is vegetarian so I’ll substitute vegetable broth for him because this recipe is right up his alley. I also love TexMati brand rice. Thanks for the great post!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 3, 2019 at 11:37 am

      You’re welcome. Thank you for the rating and positive comment!

      Reply
  9. Noelle says

    February 3, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Love the idea of this, will be making this week!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      February 3, 2019 at 11:37 am

      So happy to hear this. Thank you Noelle!

      Reply
  10. Anita says

    February 3, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    The temperature has been super cold lately and I have been having one bean soup after another. I eat rice regularly, but I have never added them directly to my soup! Gotta start making rice soup now. Thanks for sharing.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      February 5, 2019 at 11:50 am

      Great, I hope you enjoy this soup. Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Juli says

    February 3, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    20 minutes to make plus there is a vegan option!!! This soup sounds so good! And it is a perfect day for a warm bowl of soup with all of the rain we are having today! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 5, 2019 at 11:49 am

      You’re welcome. Glad you like the looks of this recipe!

      Reply

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