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Zesty Mexican Soup

This hearty soup recipe is easy to make and the healthy ingredients make you feel good for eating it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Tbs Red chili powder
  • 3 Cups Chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 Green bell pepper diced
  • 1 Zucchini diced
  • 1 Cup Collard Greens finely chopped
  • 1 Can Diced tomatoes 15 ounce
  • 1 Can Black beans 15 ounce, drained
  • 1 Cup Corn
  • 1 Can Diced green chilies 14 ounce
  • 1 Tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 Cup Pumpkin seeds chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • To taste Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Gather your ingredients together.
  • Chop the zucchini, onion and pepper.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons broth in a medium soup pot, sauté onion, garlic, and green peppers in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add red chili powder, mix well and add the remaining broth, zucchini, collard greens and tomatoes.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes and add the beans, corn, green chili, oregano, and cumin.
  • Bring to boil on high heat, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Simmering uncovered enhances the flavor.
  • Add chopped cilantro, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Thank you Whole Foods for the recipe.