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Cowboy Soup Recipe

Cowboy Soup Recipe
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★★★★★

5.3 from 22 reviews

Cowboy Soup is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a medley of beans and spices. Perfect for chilly days, this rustic soup combines tender potatoes, carrots, and smoky seasonings to create a comforting dish that’s both filling and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 can green beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can black-eyed peas, drained
  • 1 can corn, drained

Meat

  • 2 lbs ground beef

Liquids

  • 4–6 cups beef broth

Condiments & Spices

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • Smoked paprika, to taste
  • Chili powder, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and celery, sautéing until they become soft and translucent. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
  2. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned evenly and no pink remains, ensuring the meat is fully cooked through.
  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, drained green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, black-eyed peas, corn, and seasonings including Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth and mix well.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 14-16 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Adjust and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or sour cream as desired.

Notes

  • You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less beef broth.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • This soup keeps well and tastes even better the next day, making it great for leftovers.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option if preferred.
  • If canned green beans are unavailable, fresh or frozen green beans work equally well.

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Keywords: Cowboy Soup, Beef Soup, Hearty Soup, One-Pot Meal, Ground Beef Soup, Rustic Soup

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