Description
This Cowboy Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with ground beef, beans, and flavorful spices, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, kidney beans, and tomatoes with green chiles. Pour in the beef broth and add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes to blend flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- You can add diced potatoes or green beans for extra heartiness.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or more green chiles.
- This soup also works well in a slow cooker—just brown the beef first.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
