Cowboy Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs ground beef.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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1 medium yellow onion, diced.
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3 stalks celery, diced.
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4 cloves garlic, minced.
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4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (approx. 1 lb).
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds.
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1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans, drained.
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices.
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1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed.
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1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained.
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3 tablespoons tomato paste.
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4-6 cups beef broth.
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
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2 teaspoons chili powder.
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Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and celery for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, and cook until no pink remains.
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Stir in potatoes, carrots, green beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, black-eyed peas, corn, tomato paste, and spices. Add 4 cups of beef broth, adjusting the consistency with more broth if needed.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as needed.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with desired toppings such as shredded cheese or tortilla chips. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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Cowboy Soup is a hearty, comforting dish loaded with ground beef, a variety of vegetables, beans, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy meal, this flavorful soup offers a satisfying balance of meat, potatoes, and a medley of veggies.