Hearty Cowboy Soup

Name: Hearty Cowboy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup carrots, sliced; 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained; 4 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste

This comforting bowl is the perfect mix of a meaty chili and a garden fresh vegetable soup.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 28, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

Cowboy soup is one of those meals that just feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening. It is incredibly filling and packed with good ingredients, which makes it a favorite for busy weeknights when you need to feed a hungry family without any fuss.

My secret to a great batch is to make sure you chop your potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook through at the same time as the other vegetables. It tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had some time to hang out in the fridge.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it is no longer pink.
2
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
3
Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, chili powder, and cumin.
4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.
5
Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
6
Stir in the pinto beans and corn, then cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until everything is heated through.
7
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a side of warm cornbread or crusty bread for dipping. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can also freeze this soup for up to three months.

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