Mexican Rice Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • piece medium onion, chopped
  • clove garlic, minced
  • cup low-sodium vegetable stock
  • can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • can black beans drained and rinsed
  • can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • tablespoon chili powder
  • cup long–grain brown rice, toasted
  • piece salt

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable stock or water over medium-high heat for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Season to taste.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice, or the ones listed above.

    Note: To toast the rice, put the uncooked grain in a nonstick pan preheated to medium-high and stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until it is lightly browned.
June 05, 2025 — Forks Over Knives