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I’m always looking for ways to cut down on my grocery budget. Whether grocery prices are higher, or I have a certain spending goal I want to hit, I’m always looking to spend less. Eating cheap meals doesn’t have to be mundane or boring. My goal is to always make delicious and unique meals that are extremely budget-friendly!
This Spanish Rice Soup is a very easy and cheap meal that isn’t lacking in flavor! Honestly, it doesn’t taste like a budget meal, thanks to a few super flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients for Spanish Rice Soup
You all know that I always shop at Walmart, so I got all of these ingredients there. If you can’t find the exact ingredients, I’m sure you could use something similar and it would turn out just fine.
- olive oil
- frozen “seasoning blend”: onions, celery, red peppers, green peppers, and parsley flakes (I got this one at Walmart, but you can also just use one fresh onion and one fresh green bell pepper if you can’t find this specific bag)
- canned black beans
- canned corn
- Knorr Rice Sides Spanish Rice (If you can’t find this you could try another brand of Spanish rice mix)
- taco seasoning (I like to buy this giant container so that I never run out!)
- water
- additional toppings: chopped tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, lime wedges (optional, but yummy!)
How to Make Spanish Rice Soup
This soup is very simple to make. Basically, all you have to do is sautee the onions and peppers in olive oil in a dutch oven, add in all of the rest ingredients, and simmer for about 10 minutes. That’s about it! Just be sure to stir everything occasionally, so the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot and burn.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with any toppings that you might like. I used chopped tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, and some fresh lime juice.
More Easy and Cheap Meals
If you’re looking for budget-friendly meals, you’ve come to the right place. I have so many amazing budget recipes on my blog. Here are a few of my favorites:
Budget Friendly Potato Soup Recipe
Five Dollar Baked Turkey Tacos
Spanish Rice Soup
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bag frozen “seasoning blend” – onions, celery, red peppers green peppers, and parsley flakes (or just use one fresh onion and one fresh green bell pepper)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 bag Knorr Spanish rice
1 tbsp taco seasoning
6.5 cups water
- Toppings (optional)
Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Avocado
Lime wedges
Directions
- To a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add in the bag of onions and peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes to cook out the moisture in the vegetables. Add in the beans, corn, rice bag, seasonings, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let simmer covered for 7-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Make sure you stir occasionally while simmering, so the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Ladle into bowls and top with toppings. Enjoy!
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This is so yummy and delicious! I’ve made this several times and I love how easy it is to make!
Was great! The lime juice topping really made this dish. Thanks for all your recipes.
Thanks for the recipe. I used 32 oz of bone broth ( extra protein) and two cups of water with beef bouillon cubes for the soup. Added, teaspoon of garlic powder, dried parsley, teaspoon of diced garlic and a packet of fajita mix as well as the taco seasoning. Had Rice a Roni Spanish rice, so I used that, but I cooked it per pkg. instructions, 2 tablespoons of butter, flavor pkt., Can of diced tomatoes and added two beef bouillon cubes to the water. Added extra can of black beans, a little salt and pepper. Ended up with 9 servings. Added sour cream to mine, added a nice tang. Served with tortilla chips with melted cheddar cheese. My husband really liked it!
This looks really good! I have some canned chicken to use up in my pantry so I may add that as well. Thanks for sharing budget-friendly meal ideas!
This was really good for the first serving. Leftovers did not retain flavor or texture. The rice absorbed all the broth and somehow the flavor disappeared. I used Mahatma Spanish rice to keep it gluten free.
Quick & Simple to throw together I found a frozen bag of peppers and onions and added a bit of dried parsley. I would def recommend adding toppings I used Mexican cheese and tbsp sour cream it just added a little extra flavor
I just Love this video! Thank you!! You always do such an amazing job, showing and explaining everything. Your videos are beautiful and organized and to the point and Still have time to show each dish. They are always so perfect. And the ones that help save money in these times are priceless. (PS you look like a Disney Princess, with your big beautiful eyes and smile)