Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty, 30-minute one-pot dinner that delivers bold, comforting flavors with wholesome ingredients. Ground beef or turkey teams up with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bell pepper, corn, beans, and tomatoes in a robust broth seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. This quick, family-friendly recipe cooks in a single pot, freezes well, and provides a satisfying, nutritious meal for busy weeknights and leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and soft.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef based on preference or availability.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Soup, 30-minute soup, one-pot meal, hearty soup, weeknight dinner, beef soup, turkey soup, veggie soup, bean soup, quick dinner