Cowboy Soup 

Cowboy Soup is a hearty, rustic dish rooted in the tradition of simple, satisfying meals that ranchers and cowboys could make using pantry staples. This one-pot wonder combines ground beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in a flavorful tomato broth. It's budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd—making it a weeknight favorite or a comforting cold-weather meal.

 Ingredients

Serves 6-8

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained

• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz) can green beans, drained

• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 ½ cups beef broth

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp cumin for extra depth

• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions

Directions

1. Brown the Meat:
   In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
   Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

3. Add Ingredients:
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, pinto beans, green beans, and diced potatoes.

4. Pour in Broth & Season:
   Add the beef broth, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin (if using). Stir everything to combine.

5. Simmer:
   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and flavors meld together.

6. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions if desired. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread.

Nutrition (Approx. per serving):

• Calories: ~375

• Protein: 22g

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 6g

• Sugar: 6g