Cowboy Soup made in a crockpot is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare. Here’s a recipe for Crockpot Cowboy Soup:
Crockpot Cowboy Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or use frozen corn)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions:
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Crockpot Preparation:
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
- Add diced onions, minced garlic, kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies to the crockpot.
- Seasoning:
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Add Broth:
- Pour the beef broth into the crockpot and give everything a good stir to combine the ingredients and distribute the seasonings.
- Cooking:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken.
- Serve:
- Ladle the Cowboy Soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or cilantro.
- Enjoy:
- Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup!
This soup is great for a comforting meal and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the seasoning to your liking.
