Here’s what you’ll need to make Easy Cowboy Soup – olive oil, lean ground beef, one onion, two clove garlic, celery with tops, 4 – 6 carrots, frozen corn, carton of beef broth, salt, black pepper, 2 cans diced tomatoes, potatoes, 4 ounce can mild green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and 2 cans cooked beans (red or pinto work well).
I have eaten various versions of this basic easy cowboy soup through the years and this is by far my favorite. It makes an easy, filling, no-fuss dish for any family meal. It has a robust hearty flavor and so easy to prepare even at the end of a busy day. This soup is very versatile, and you can add just about anything you want to it. Spice it up or spice it down.
Let me show you how easy it is to prepare. Make sure you have a large stockpot or Dutch oven to cook in. Here’s what you’ll need to make cowboy soup – olive oil, lean ground beef, one onion, two clove garlic, celery with tops, 4 – 6 carrots, frozen corn, carton of beef broth, salt, black pepper, 2 cans diced tomatoes, potatoes, 4 ounce can mild green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and 2 cans cooked beans (red or pinto work well). My personal preference for the green chilies is Hatch mild diced green chilies.
I prefer crushed tortilla chips and chopped green onion for a really fast meal. However, it is great with the cornbread or biscuits as well.
- Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 6 to 8 servings
- Amount per serving
- Calories 699
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat 16g 20%
- Saturated Fat 6g 29%
- Cholesterol 103mg 34%
- Sodium 384mg 17%
- Total Carbohydrate 91g 30%
- Dietary Fiber 23g 82%
- Protein 60g
- Calcium 258mg 20%
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Easy Cowboy Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 medium sliced carrots
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 cup diced potato
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 can 15 ounce each – diced tomatoes, undrained
- 32 oz carton beef broth
- ½ Cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 can 15 ounce each red or pinto beans, drained
- 1 can 4 oz. mild green chili pepper
- Chopped green onion with tops and grated cheese if desired
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, warm olive oil over medium heat.
- Add in the onion and celery; sauté for 3 minutes.
- Continue to cook until tender.
- Season with the salt, pepper and chili powder.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook another minute or two.
- Add the potato, carrots, beef bouillon, green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, canned tomatoes and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a medium – low simmer.
- Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender about 20 – 25 minutes.
- Stir in drained beans, corn and warm through.
- Round up your family and friends; Chow time! Serve it while its good and hot.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with cornbread, crushed tortilla chips or biscuits!
- Top with the green onions and a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese if desired.
- Makes a great lunch or dinner.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
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