Description
Cowboy soup brings wild western comfort straight to dinner tables with robust flavors and rustic charm. Ranch-style ingredients combine in this simple crockpot creation, promising satisfying warmth you’ll crave after a long day’s adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces, 425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces, 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces, 425 grams) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces, 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces, 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces, 284 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 ounces, 113 grams) diced green chilies
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly cooking and eliminating excess grease.
- Introduce chopped onions and minced garlic to the browned meat, gently sautéing until onions become translucent and aromatic.
- Migrate the seasoned meat mixture into the crockpot, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Cascade an array of vibrant ingredients: kidney, pinto, and black beans, sweet corn kernels, zesty diced tomatoes, fiery green chilies, and tangy tomato blend.
- Sprinkle taco and ranch seasoning mixes over the ingredient landscape, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Delicately pour beef broth into the crockpot, tenderly mixing all components to create a harmonious culinary symphony.
- Calibrate salt and pepper levels to personal taste preferences, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the soup to simmer and meld flavors – low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours.
- When ready to serve, ladle the steaming soup into bowls and adorn with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, dollop of creamy sour cream, and a garnish of freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
- Customize bean varieties by swapping or mixing different types for unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium beef broth and taco seasoning mix.
- Enhance protein intake by adding extra lean ground beef or replacing with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg