Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and a rich broth seasoned with chili powder and cumin. This American classic is perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs beautifully with cornbread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Vegetables
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced potatoes, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain off any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, corn, pinto beans, diced potatoes, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. This combination creates a colorful and nutrient-rich base for the soup.
- Season the soup: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors and ensure the vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, ideally accompanied by cornbread or crackers to complete the meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh or frozen vegetables for canned ones for a fresher taste.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño pepper.
- This soup freezes very well and often tastes even better the next day when flavors have melded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
