Description
This hearty Cowboy Hamburger Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for feeding a crowd. Ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and flavorful spices simmer in a rich tomato broth, creating a satisfying and robust soup.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juice
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 14 ounces canned chili beans, with juice
- 14 ounces canned corn, drained and rinsed
- 14 ounces canned green beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add Spices and Garlic: Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add Canned Goods and Potatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes (both kinds), chili beans, corn, green beans, and chopped potatoes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour the beef broth into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any type of ground meat you prefer, such as ground turkey or ground sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or peas.
- For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use a hotter variety of chili beans.
- Adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences.
- If you don’t have Yukon gold potatoes, you can use russet potatoes or red potatoes.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
