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Cowboy Soup Recipe

Cowboy Soup Recipe

This Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a warm, comforting bowl of slow-cooked goodness. Packed with tender beef, a variety of vegetables, and rich broth, it's perfect for chilly nights and easy to make in your crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef stew meat cut into cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Prep: Chop all vegetables and cut beef into cubes.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a crockpot, combine all ingredients, stirring to mix well.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Serve: Remove the bay leaf, check seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes directly in the crockpot before serving.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.