It can be hard to find recipes that are quick and easy to make, but also good for you. This Mexican Quinoa Soup is one of those rare finds! Less than 30 minutes to make and perfect for a meatless Monday.
Thanks to Weight Watchers, General Mills, and Publix for sponsoring today’s discussion.
While I’ve never tried Weight Watchers, I have enjoyed using some of their approved products from Yoplait, Green Giant and Progresso. These products are great for creating healthy recipes.
I have been making healthy changes to eat better for the past 6 months or so. The nice thing is that I don’t have to make drastic changes now that the new year is here! I’m trying to continue to eat better and make more changes this year.
One change I’d like to try is “Meatless Monday” or having at least one day a week where I don’t eat meat. This week, I decided to try creating a soup that is still filling and nutritious, but doesn’t include meat. I did use chicken broth, so if you want to make this meal vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead!
Of course, this recipe would be delicious with shredded chicken. If you like, feel free to add some!
I headed to my local Publix to pick up the ingredients for this recipe. They have lots of Weight Watcher’s approved products to help you make healthy recipes like this soup.
I used Green Giant Steam Crisp Southwestern Style Corn for this soup. I love how easy it is to add to the soup! It saves you money since it contains a blend of veggies and black beans, so you don’t have to add as many other ingredients to your recipe.
I pack my lunch for work each day, so I love making healthy recipes that can be reheated for lunch each day. This soup was perfect! It reheated well and was a great lunch for the next few days.
Mexican Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 15 oz cans black beans
- 2 11 oz cans Green Giant Southwestern Style corn
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup quinoa
Instructions
- In a large pot, stir together the chicken broth, black beans, corn and salsa. Bring to a boil.
- Add in the quinoa and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
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Britney says
this sounds good! I may have to try it!
Jenna Brussee says
You should! Let me know if you like it.
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Mmmmm! All those flavors are yummy! We’re implementing meatless days in our home too, so more recipes are certainly welcome!!
Jenna Brussee says
That’s awesome! I’ll be sure to share more recipes if I come up with them. Share yours, too!
Gennie says
That sounds wonderful! Meatless Mondays sound like a great thing to try, so I might have to take your suggestion there. I’m just trying to watch what I eat, too, and hopefully keep implementing healthy suggestions. 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
Meatless Monday is a great way to save money, too!
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
This sounds really yummy, and perfect for me right now. Our church does an annual 21 day fast, we can’t have meat and other things. But this sounds good and filling!
Jenna Brussee says
I was worried that if I didn’t include meat in my dinner that I wouldn’t get full. But this recipe was great! The beans are really filling.
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
Yesssss, love these kinds of soups!
Jenna Brussee says
Let me know if you try it! It’s so simple to make, and I’m sure you will love it.
Miz Helen says
Your Mexican Quinoa Soup looks delicious and perfect for this cold winters day!
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks, Miz Helen! I’m glad you liked it.
Lecy Poore says
This looks so delicious. I’m vegetarian and it’s always nice finding a soup that isn’t loaded with meat. Can’t wait to try it!
Jenna Brussee says
You will love this soup! It’s filling without the meat. Just swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth and it’s completely vegetarian!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks for featuring me, Miz Helen! Your party is a lot of fun, and I enjoy linking up each week.