Description
Hearty cowboy soup brings rustic ranch-style comfort straight from Western kitchens to dinner tables. Savory beef, robust vegetables, and rich spices create a satisfying meal that connects you with frontier spirit and home-cooked tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (approximately 1 lb/0.45 kg)
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 (14.5-ounce/411 grams) can green beans, drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce/411 grams) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can corn, drained
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4–6 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, warm olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté chopped onions and celery for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking thoroughly until no pink remains, ensuring complete browning.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, black-eyed peas, corn, green beans, and diced potatoes and carrots.
- Sprinkle in selected spices to enhance the soup’s robust flavor profile.
- Gradually pour beef broth into the mixture, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly and create a harmonious base.
- Increase heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to medium-low temperature.
- Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for 14-16 minutes, or until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like shredded cheese or crispy tortilla chips.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, enjoying the hearty and comforting cowboy-style soup.
Notes
- Choose leaner ground beef like 90/10 or turkey for a healthier protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version of this hearty soup.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes, allowing each person to control their spice preference.
- Prep vegetables in advance and store in refrigerator to speed up cooking process and make meal preparation more efficient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg