Cowboy Soup: Hearty Comfort Food
Make this hearty Cowboy Soup recipe for an easy, comforting meal. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies, it's perfect for dinner. Ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 carrots (peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans (drained)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the onion and celery, cooking for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and brown until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and 4 cups of beef broth until combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture that holds its shape.
- Don't skip browning the ground beef well; this adds crucial flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasonings at the end – salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes make a big difference.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot during the last few minutes of simmering. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip browning the ground beef well; this adds crucial flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasonings at the end – salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes make a big difference.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot during the last few minutes of simmering. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.