Cowboy Soup Recipe With Potatoes
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Can opener (for canned vegetables)
- Ladle for serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter version
- 4 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn kernels, drained
- 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for a lighter version
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown The Ground Beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, remove any excess fat.
Sauté The Vegetables
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add The Potatoes And Spices
- Next, add the diced potatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir everything together to coat the potatoes with the spices.
Add The Broth And Tomatoes
- Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Add The Beans And Corn
- Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the kidney beans and corn. Let the soup simmer for another 5-7 minutes to heat through.
Serve And Garnish
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
This cowboy soup recipe is super versatile, so don't hesitate to make it your own! Whether you're using ground beef or turkey, adding more vegetables, or even making it vegetarian with plant-based protein, the soup will still be delicious. I love how it can be customized to fit whatever I have on hand, making it a go-to for busy weeknights.