Mom's Cowboy Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with bold, comforting flavors, Mom's Cowboy Soup is the perfect one-pot meal that brings rustic charm to your table. Featuring savory ground beef, tender russet potatoes, and a medley of hearty beans and sweet corn, this soup is generously seasoned with spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a smoky kick. Simmered to perfection in a rich beef broth alongside juicy diced tomatoes, it's a satisfying dish that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a wholesome meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. "Cowboy soup," "ground beef soup," and "easy comfort food" are just a few of the keywords that make this classic recipe a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 15-ounce cans canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 15-ounce can canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can canned whole kernel corn (with liquid)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove any excess grease from the pot, leaving the cooked beef behind.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), pinto beans, kidney beans, corn (with liquid), beef broth, and diced potato to the pot.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper and stir well to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3976.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2474.9

Total Fat 105.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 9537.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.5g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 150.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612.6mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 7264.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 40.8%