Mexican Bean Soup With Queso Dip

Looking for a soup that is a bit more edgy than your regular bowl of mid-week soup? We got you covered with this perfect recipe for a long winter day when you’re looking for something warm and spicy. This Mexican-inspired bean soup brings bold flavours, comfort, and no hassle. Cooked with ingredients that are familiar but can also be exciting with the right extra toppings.

In this delicious soup, the beans do the heavy lifting, while Casa Bonita Taco Seasoning brings warmth and spice that wakes up every spoonful. Also, this can be cooked in less than half an hour. No fancy equipment, and no major preparation required.

This recipe idea comes thanks to our friend Lisa Dickey from Dickey’s Cooking School. Look at the video below to get an overview of how to cook this soup:

Ingredients

2–3 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
½ packet Casa Bonita Taco Seasoning
1–2 bell peppers, chopped
1 can mixed beans / black beans / white Romano beans (do not drain)
2–4 cups vegetable stock
Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings (don’t skip!)
Casa Bonita Yellow Cheese & Chipotle Queso
Avocado
Jalapeño
Cilantro
Purple Onion

Directions

1. Sauté onion in oil for a few minutes until soft.
2. Add Casa Bonita Taco Seasoning and cook another minute to bloom the spices.
3. Add bell peppers and stir until warmed through.
4. Add the entire can of beans (liquid included) and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Thin with vegetable stock to your desired consistency.
6. Finish with queso, avocado, cilantro, purple onion & jalapeño.

Pro tip: Pair with warm Casa Bonita tortillas for the ultimate meat-free meal!

What makes this soup special is how it transforms simplicity into reward. Each ingredient plays its part—beans for body, peppers for colour, queso for that irresistible melted finish. Perfect for when you want to eat well without having to work for it.