Description
A hearty and flavorful Cowboy Soup recipe that combines ground beef with beans, vegetables, and spices for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Cowboy Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, kidney beans, green chiles, and diced potatoes.
- Pour in beef broth and season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld together.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
- This soup freezes well for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
