Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together the flavors of lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this soup is a delightful way to warm your heart and fill your belly. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that everyone will love. Gather around the table and enjoy this deliciously satisfying soup that’s as much about connection as it is about flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red and green), diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- Fresh cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, corn, beef broth, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot, topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg