Best Easy Sopa Campesina Recipe

A rustic country-style vegetable soup with squash, corn, beans, and chiles. This healthy, vegetarian family soup celebrates fresh farm ingredients in a simple, nourishing bowl.

Cook 45 min Difficulty EASY 190 kcal
#vegetarian #mediterranean #diabetic friendly #DASH
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • zucchini (sliced) 2 pieces
  • corn (kernels) 1.5 cups
  • cooked pinto beans 1 cup
  • yellow onion (chopped) 1 pieces
  • russet potato (diced) 1 pieces
  • carrot (sliced) 1 pieces
  • ripe tomato (diced) 2 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vegetable broth 6 cups
  • poblano chile (seeded, sliced) 1 pieces
  • garlic (minced) 2 cloves
  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • fresh cilantro (chopped) 0.25 cup
  • salt 1.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 34 g 71%
Protein 7 g 15%
Fat 3.5 g 14%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, poblano chile, and carrot to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, to gently soften the aromatics.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced potatoes, corn, and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes to coat with oil and flavors, then add the diced tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the vegetable broth, add cooked pinto beans, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes on low heat, checking occasionally. The vegetables should be tender but still hold their shape—avoid a rolling boil.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat. Stir in chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The stars of Best Easy Sopa Campesina Recipe are zucchini, corn, and pinto beans. Together, they provide the distinct rustic texture and comforting sweetness that define this classic country-style soup. Their combination offers both substance and a farm-fresh flavor.
Q. Which ingredient makes the biggest difference in flavor?
The addition of poblano chile sets this soup apart. It brings a gentle, earthy heat that balances the sweetness of vegetables while adding a true countryside flavor. Chopped cilantro added at the finish also lifts the soup with freshness.
Q. What's the ideal simmer time for vegetable soup like this?
A gentle simmer for 25–30 minutes on low heat is best. This timing ensures all vegetables become tender but stay intact, allowing flavors to meld without making the soup mushy.
Q. How can I prevent the soup vegetables from getting too soft?
Keep the simmer gentle rather than a rolling boil, and check the vegetables with a fork after 20 minutes. Vegetables should be just tender—overcooking will cause them to break down and lose texture.
Q. How many calories per serving does this soup contain?
Each 350g serving of Best Easy Sopa Campesina Recipe provides about 190 kcal—roughly 71% from carbohydrates, 15% from protein, and 14% from fat. It's a well-balanced, light, and nourishing meal.
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