Smoky Cowboy Soup in a Bowl

recipe image of a realistic top down mise en place shot showing the fresh ingredients arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight ground beef potatoes pinto beans corn onion bell peppers garlic diced tomatoes tomato sauce beef broth smoked sausage jalapeno green beans

C. Motter Cindy

Smoky Cowboy Soup in a Bowl

A hearty and comforting cowboy soup that brings together the rugged spirit of the West with the gentle comfort of home cooking.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Ground Beef 90/10 blend
2 large Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and diced
1 can Beans Ranch style beans or pinto beans
1 can Corn Whole kernel corn or frozen sweet corn
1 medium Yellow Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 medium Bell Pepper green, diced
1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 can Tomato Sauce small can
4 cups Beef Broth high quality, low sodium if preferred
2 tbsp Chili Powder cumin chili powder soup seasoning
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 drop Liquid Smoke
1 link Smoked Sausage Kielbasa or Andouille, sliced

Equipment

large Dutch oven
Wooden spoon

Method

Sauté the Aromatics

Add the Garlic and Spices

Deglaze and Build the Base

Incorporate the Hearty Elements

Simmer to Perfection

The Final Flourish

Notes

This soup is a gift that keeps on giving. Like many tomato-based stews, the flavor actually improves after a night in the refrigerator. Place leftover Smoky Cowboy Soup in a bowl in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For freezing, use freezer bags and store for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat to prevent the potatoes from becoming too mushy.