Cowboy Soup

5 from 1 vote

Cowboy soup is a hearty, rustic dish that's made with simple ingredients and inspired by traditional cowboy-style cooking. This dump-and-go version requires no chopping and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Entree, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings people

Calories 236kcal

Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 (28-ounce) bag hash browns with onions and peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
2 (15-ounce) cans ranch-style beans
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups beef broth
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large stock pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Be sure to break up the meat into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked ground beef from the pot and set aside. Drain the grease from the pot. Return the ground beef to the pot.
Add the bag of mixed vegetables and the hash browns. Stir and cook for two minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, beans, cumin and chili powder.
Add the tomato juice and beef broth. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the soup is heated through and the vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to your preference.

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Notes

Storage. Transfer the cooled leftover soup to airtight containers and store in the refrigerator within two hours. Consume within four days.

Freezing. Transfer the cooled leftover cowboy soup to airtight freezer-safe containers. Be sure to leave a couple of inches at the top for expansion. Alternately, you can spoon the soup into freezer bags, again leaving room for expansion. To save space, freeze the bags flat on a level surface. Once it's frozen, store upright or stack. Consume within three months. Thaw completely before reheating.

Reheating. Pour the thawed soup into a saucepan. The beans and potatoes will continue to absorb liquid, so you may need to add additional beef broth to the pot. Cover and heat over medium heat until warm. The soup can also be heated for 1-2 minutes in the microwave. Stir well before eating.

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