Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting stew packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, beans, and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this soup combines savory ingredients with a smoky kick, served hot with your favorite toppings. It’s a complete, filling meal that can be easily customized.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans, drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
Sauces & Spices
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste
Broth & Additional
- 4–6 cups beef broth (use 6 for a thinner soup)
Toppings (optional)
- Shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, crushed crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add diced onion and celery, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef to the pot. Brown the meat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, carrots, drained green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, drained black-eyed peas, and corn. Mix well.
- Pour broth and season: Pour in 4 cups of beef broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add more broth if desired for desired consistency.
- Simmer the soup: Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and add additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes or chili powder.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This soup can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a healthier alternative to beef.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more beans or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
