Cowboy Soup
A hearty, flavorful soup filled with ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich spices, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs ground beef Lean beef recommended
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces Can substitute with other 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 Adjust for desired consistency
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- to taste Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes Adjust according to preference
- as desired Toppings Cheese, avocado, sour cream etc.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and celery, cooking for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef and brown it until no pink remains.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients, spices, and 4 cups of beef broth until combined.
- Add up to 2 cups more broth to reach the desired consistency.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce.