Description
Hearty cowboy soup brings rustic charm straight from Western ranch kitchens to dinner tables. Robust ingredients and bold flavors create a satisfying meal you’ll crave after a long day of adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or 1 pound ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option)
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
Liquid and Beans:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth (or 2 cups chicken broth)
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
Instructions
- Render the ground beef in a spacious cookware, fragmenting the meat while it caramelizes over medium flame until completely transformed, then eliminate excess lipids.
- Incorporate aromatic vegetables – onions, minced garlic, vibrant bell peppers, rustic carrots, and crisp celery – sautéing until they become translucent and tender.
- Pour in robust diced tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste, and rich beef broth, elevating the mixture to a vigorous rolling boil.
- Reduce thermal intensity, introducing hearty kidney beans and sweet corn kernels, then season aggressively with warm chili powder, earthy cumin, smoky paprika, and classic salt and pepper combinations.
- Allow the robust soup to gently simmer, melding complex flavors for approximately 35 minutes, creating a harmonious culinary landscape.
- Evaluate the soup’s taste profile, calibrating seasonings to achieve optimal flavor balance.
- Artfully portion the steaming concoction into serving vessels, garnishing with optional decadent shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, or delicate sliced green onions for textural intrigue.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease in the soup, creating a cleaner, lighter texture.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking and consistent bite in each spoonful.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier protein option with lower fat content.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and adding optional jalapeños for spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg