Description
Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a flavorful, easy-to-make comfort meal perfect for busy days. Combining ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a mix of taco and ranch seasonings, this slow-cooked soup delivers rich, bold flavors with minimal effort. Ideal for a family dinner, this soup is customizable with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Goods
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
Seasonings and Broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions, chopped
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain any excess grease for a leaner soup.
- Add Ingredients to the Crockpot: Transfer the cooked beef mixture into a Crockpot. Add kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, beef broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking allows flavors to meld beautifully and ensures the soup is piping hot and delicious.
- Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot topped with your choice of optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and crunchy tortilla chips to add texture and extra flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef can be used instead of regular ground beef.
- Drain and rinse beans to reduce sodium content.
- The soup can be prepared a day ahead; flavors improve after resting.
- Vegetarian variation: omit meat and swap beef broth with vegetable broth.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for extended storage.
