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A close-up of a bowl of hearty Cowboy Soup, filled with ground beef, potatoes, corn, beans, and red bell peppers, garnished with parsley.

Cowboy Soup

This hearty Cowboy Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It's easy to prepare and can feed a crowd, making it a budget-friendly option for families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 526
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup potatoes peeled and diced
Canned Goods
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 15 ounce can sweet corn drained
  • 1 15 ounce can pinto beans drained
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
Liquids and Spices
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Garnish
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Large pot

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, red and green bell peppers to the pot with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, sweet corn, beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer, add the chili powder, garlic salt, smoked paprika, cumin and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve the cowboy soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, let the soup simmer on low heat for an extra 10-15 minutes after the potatoes are tender. This allows the ingredients to blend together, intensifying the rich and smoky taste. Add a little bit of ground cumin for extra depth of flavor.

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