Description
Hearty and flavorful Cowboy Soup featuring ground beef, vegetables, and a rich, seasoned broth. Perfect for a filling meal that comes together in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 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)
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 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)
- 4-6 cups beef broth (6 cups recommended)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
- Toppings as desired
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no pink remains.
- Add remaining ingredients and liquids: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, black-eyed peas, corn, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth and stir to combine. Add up to 2 more cups of broth to reach your desired soup consistency.
- Simmer the soup: Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 16 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasonings and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- This cowboy soup is a quick, filling meal ready in about 30 minutes.
- You can customize toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh herbs.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for a creamy texture, or substitute with red potatoes if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (560g)
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 437 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
