Name: Cowboy Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 4-6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced (about 4 medium potatoes); 14.5 ounces green beans, drained; 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices; 2 pounds ground beef; 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 cups beef broth (more if needed); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; Kosher salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 large carrots, diced
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
14.5 ounces green beans, drained
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices

Protein

2 pounds ground beef
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

Liquids

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups beef broth (more if needed)

Seasonings

2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic cloves. Sauté these aromatics for 6 to 7 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
Brown the Ground Beef: Add the 2 pounds of ground beef to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Break the meat apart using a spatula and cook until the beef begins to brown evenly.
Add Worcestershire Sauce: Once the meat starts to brown, stir in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to enhance the savory flavor of the beef mixture.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced Yukon gold potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes with juices, black beans, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pour in 6 cups of beef broth, stirring everything together.
Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and all flavors have melded together beautifully.
Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if you like. Serve warm for a hearty and comforting meal.

Notes

You can adjust cayenne pepper to reduce or increase the heat according to your preference.
If the soup thickens too much during simmering, add more beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
For a slightly smoky flavor, use smoked sea salt instead of kosher salt, if desired.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
To make it a little lighter, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.

Author: admin
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American