You’re just 25 minutes away from an easy dinner.

This 7-Can Soup, which begins with a can ofvegetarian chili, couldn’t be easier and more flavorful.

Learn how to make 7-Can Soup and find your new favorite weeknight meal.

Southern Living 7-Can Soup in individual bowls ready to serve

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In a large Dutch oven, pour in all of the ingredients except the optional mix-ins and toppings.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until soup thickens.

Add optional additions and heat through.

Southern Living 7-Can Soup ingredients

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Serve with toppings on the side.

Amp up the spice by adding jalapenos, cayenne, or red pepper flakes.

Prepare and cool the soup to room temperature.

7-can soup ingredients not stirred

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Refrigerate in an airtight container, then reheat on the stovetop until hot throughout when ready to serve.

Garnish fresh before serving.

How To Freeze 7-Can Soup

7-Can Soup can be made ahead and frozen.

Southern Living 7-Can Soup stirring together the ingredients

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Bring the soup to room temperature before transferring to freezer-safe zip-top bags or airtight containers.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop until hot throughout.

Garnish fresh before serving.

Southern Living 7-Can Soup simmering in pot

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canvegetarian chili

1(15 oz.)

canblack beans, undrained

1(15 oz.)

canchickpeas, undrained

1(15 oz.)

Southern Living 7-Can Soup on a table with two individual bowls to serve

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cansweet corn, undrained

1(15 oz.)

candiced tomatoes, undrained

1(15 oz.)

canmixed peas and carrots, undrained

1(7 oz.

)canfire-roasted green chilies

1(1 oz.)

Cook for 15-20 minutes until all the ingredients are combined and the soup thickens.

Serve with other toppings on the side.