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Cowboy Hamburger Soup Recipe

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This Cowboy Hamburger Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with ground beef, vegetables, and spices. It’s perfect for a comforting meal, combining tender potatoes, beans, corn, and a rich broth infused with cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Easy to prepare in one pot, this soup offers a satisfying balance of textures and classic cowboy-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Meat

  • 2 pounds ground beef

Spices and Seasonings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Canned Ingredients

  • 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

Liquids

  • 4 cups beef broth

Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion, thinly sliced carrots, and celery sticks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Add 2 pounds of ground beef to the pot with the vegetables. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks for even browning.
  3. Add aromatics and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors and become aromatic.
  4. Add canned ingredients and potatoes: Mix in the canned diced tomatoes (both plain and with green chilies), chili beans, corn, green beans, and chopped Yukon gold potatoes. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Garnish and serve: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve hot and enjoy a hearty cowboy-style meal.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of chili powder or by choosing diced tomatoes with or without green chilies.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes directly in the pot or reduce the amount of broth slightly.
  • This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely for up to 2 months.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option without compromising flavor.
  • Use low-sodium beef broth to reduce sodium content if preferred.

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