Description
Hearty cowboy soup delivers a rustic taste of western comfort straight from chuck wagon traditions. Rich beef, beans, and robust vegetables combine in a soul-warming bowl perfect for hungry ranch hands and home cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 pounds ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 carrots (peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Canned Ingredients
- 1 14.5-ounce can green beans, drained
- 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
Seasonings and Oil
- 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
- Parmesan cheese
- Shredded cheddar
- Green onions
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Fritos
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and celery in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Brown ground beef in the same pot, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains.
- Pour in beef broth, then add potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce temperature to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed for balanced flavor.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Optional: Top with preferred garnishes like shredded cheese or fresh herbs.
- Refrigerate any remaining soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving, stirring occasionally to maintain consistency.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on hearty flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce during browning to enhance the meat’s depth and richness, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Customize the soup’s heat level by adjusting chili powder and red pepper flakes, allowing each diner to control their spice experience according to personal preference.
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables interchangeably, making this recipe adaptable year-round and perfect for using whatever produce you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg