Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich beef broth with robust spices. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
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 into rounds)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans (drained)
Meat & Broth
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4-6 cups beef broth (I used 6 cups)
Canned Items
- 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)
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
Optional Toppings
- Toppings as desired (see notes)
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, 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.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef and brown thoroughly until no pink remains, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add remaining ingredients: 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, red pepper flakes, and 4 cups of beef broth until combined. Add up to 2 more cups of broth to achieve desired soup consistency.
- Simmer the soup: Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 16 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers: Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or covered in the microwave until hot.
Notes
- This cowboy soup comes together quickly in 30 minutes, making it a convenient dinner option.
- Use hearty vegetables and spices to enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Customize toppings to your preference, such as fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
- For a thicker soup, reduce broth quantity slightly; for a thinner soup, add extra broth or water.
- Leftover soup can also be frozen for longer storage.
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
