Mexican-Inspired Stew & Soup Recipes

December 30, 2025
a bowl of mexican chili bean soup garnished with veggies, coriander and a tortilla chip on blue napkin with rustic background
Find the perfect dishes to warm your nights at home with our list of Mexican-inspired stew and soup recipes. Based on some of your favourite Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, these Mexican-style dishes are bold, packed with flavour and sure to become a new favourite in your household!

Mexican-Inspired Stew & Soup Dishes

Soup and stews aren’t just for winter! While they’re perfect for warming you up, they are also ideal for a cosy night at home, no matter the time of the year. One of the best parts? Soup’s a great dish for either lunch or dinner, so learning one recipe gives you an option for both mealtimes. Here are some of our favourite Mexican-inspired stew and soup dishes below to add some flavour to your cosy days in.

Lentil Vegetable Soup served in a white bowl

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Full of veggies, our Lentil Vegetable Soup is an easy peasy one-pot meal that’s sure to add some warmth and cosiness to your evening. Plus, it’s delicious too! Here’s how it’s made:

Recipe Name

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Total Time

50 minutes

Spice Level

Medium

Servings

6

Ingredients

Soup

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons mild chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 170ml spiced tomato juice
  • 225g dried green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 x 198g tin sweetcorn, drained
  • 2 small courgettes, cut into julienne strips (400g)

To Serve

  • Old El Paso™ Original Nachips™

Preparation

  1. Combine onion, chilli powder, cumin, garlic, and tomato juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Add 750ml water, lentils, tomatoes, and chilli. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in sweetcorn, cook for 10 minutes. Add courgettes, cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Season to taste and serve with Nachips™.

Expert Tips

  • Use hot chilli powder and add another chopped chilli if you prefer a spicier soup.
  • You could use red lentils if preferred.
  • Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.

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More Soup & Stew Ideas To Warm Your Evenings

Easy Tortilla Soup

Easy Tortilla Soup

Love tortillas? Then you’re sure to love our Easy Tortilla Soup recipe. This vibrant dish is packed with tender chicken, onion, and coriander in a zesty enchilada broth and packs so much warmth that some might call it a bowl of sunshine! Best of all, you can crumble nacho chips right on top and add sour cream for an extra layer that takes this dish to the next level.
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Enchilada Soup

Enchilada Soup

Our Enchilada Soup recipe is full of enchilada’s classic tang and topped with cheese! It’s all you love about the baked dish in a steaming, tasty bowl. Made with our mild Enchilada Cooking Sauce, it’s smooth, savoury, and incredibly moreish. Give it a try and add some warmth to your night.
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Chilli Turkey, Sweetcorn and Black Bean Soup served in a white bowl

Chilli Turkey, Sweetcorn and Black Bean Soup

Add something new to your dinner times with our Chilli Turkey, Sweetcorn and Black Bean Soup. Combining lean turkey black beans and corn, it’s a hearty meal that offers a satisfyingly chunky texture. Plus, it’s great for using up any leftover turkey you may have in the fridge, transforming them into an entirely new dish!
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Thick and Chunky Tortilla Soup

Thick ‘N’ Chunky Tortilla Soup

This soup is a chunkier, thicker version of our Easy Tortilla Soup. So, if you’re looking for a heavier stew, this could be the option for you! Featuring a base of onion, garlic, chicken stock and seasonings like oregano, this soup recipe is bursting with flavour. Plus, it’s packed with delicious veggies like sweet potatoes, sweetcorn and tomatoes too.
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Soups & Stews For Any Season

Now that you have a range of Mexican-inspired soup and stew dishes to enjoy across all seasons, which will you try first? Whether you’re looking for a light dose of sunshine in a bowl to warm your evenings, or something heavy and filling, our list of recipes covers it all. Discover even more easy warming recipes you can enjoy at home here and be sure to share you photos with us on social media!