Mexican Chili Soup
Mexican Chili Soup brings together tender cubes of beef, pinto beans, and a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne simmered in beef stock with enchilada sauce and tomato paste for layered depth. It’s hearty and warming with gentle heat and a rich, savory finish—perfect ladled over rice and finished with cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for a cozy dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Chili Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Sauté the meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic. Keep sautéing until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Cook and stir until the meat and vegetables are coated with the seasonings, about 2 minutes. Add the stock, enchilada sauce, green chile peppers, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 50 minutes.
- 3
Stir the beans into the soup, mashing some beans to thicken if desired. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 358.66 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.2 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 54.31 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.85 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.21 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1282.77 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 11.16 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 6.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 157.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.81 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 809.43 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 322.97 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 25.3 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Chili Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Bottom Round Roast, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 358.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Chili Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mexican Chili Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Bottom Round Roast, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Chili Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Chili Soup?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Chili Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mexican Chili Soup healthy?
- Mexican Chili Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 358.66 calories and 16.2 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1282.77 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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