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Cowboy Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup packed with vegetables, beef, and beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
garlic
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
meat
- 2 lbs ground beef
potatoes
- 1 lb yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
carrots
- 4 peeled carrots (sliced into rounds)
canned goods
- 1 14.5-ounce can green beans (drained)
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 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)
broth
- 6 cups beef broth (or up to 8 cups for desired consistency)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
seasonings
- to taste salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook onion and celery until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and brown, then stir in vegetables, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beans, spices, and 4 cups of broth. Add more broth if needed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes until potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and spice levels to your preference.