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ground beef cowboy soup in a bowl with bread nearby.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Cowboy Soup Recipe

Cowboy soup is a hearty and filling classic southwestern staple. This simple recipe for cowboy soup is delicious – with lots of flexible options so you can create it exactly how you want.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or two cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 16 oz, undrained
  • 1 can Ranch Beans
  • 12 oz mixed vegetables frozen
  • 1 can corn 16 oz whole kernel, drained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 large potatoes cubed
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes mild
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Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef with the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
    1 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened.
    1 medium onion
  • Stir in the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If using chili powder or cayenne, stir it in now also.
    ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the diced tomatoes and Ranch Beans to the kettle.
    1 can Ranch Beans, 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Add the mixed vegetables, corn, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
    12 oz mixed vegetables, 1 can corn, 4 cups beef broth
  • Add the cubed potatoes and Rotel to the dutch oven or pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Serve hot with your favorite sandwich, sides, or crusty bread.
    2 large potatoes, 1 can Rotel tomatoes

Notes

  • Use a good quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and fragrant. This will add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Add a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste. This will give the soup a bit of a kick.
  • Simmer the stew for a long enough time so that the flavors have time to meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1663IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg