Dive into the rustic charm of the old west with this Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup. It’s a robust, comforting dish that seamlessly combines simplicity and hearty flavors to bring a bit of cowboy cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfect for those chilly evenings, this soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, filled with nutritious ingredients and a hint of sweetness that transforms it from simple to spectacular.
Warm Up with a Bowl of Comfort
This Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup is your go-to recipe when you need a filling meal that the whole family will enjoy. It’s packed with protein-rich ground beef, starchy potatoes, and a mix of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. What sets this soup apart is a surprising ingredient—sugar! Just a touch is enough to enhance the natural flavors of the tomatoes and veggies, making each spoonful perfectly balanced.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2-3 hours
Servings: 8
Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup
As you serve up this Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup, you’ll find that it’s not just a meal; it’s a flavorful journey back to simpler times. It’s perfect for any day of the week, offering both comfort and nutrition, with just enough sweetness to remind you of the carefree days of the frontier. Enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make soup that will satisfy your hunger and warm your soul.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cans mixed vegetables, undrained
- 1 can sweet corn, undrained
- 1 can condensed tomato soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can cut green beans, undrained
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
- Start by peeling the Yukon Gold potatoes and cutting them into small cubes.
- Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Place the cooked beef and cubed potatoes into a large slow cooker.
- Add all the cans of vegetables—including the mixed vegetables, sweet corn, green beans, and the can of tomato soup and diced tomatoes. The beauty of using undrained canned vegetables is that they provide both extra flavor and necessary liquid for the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. The key is to enhance the flavors without overpowering the natural tastes of the ingredients.
- Stir in the sugar, which is the secret ingredient that sets this soup apart. It subtly enhances the depth of the tomato base and balances the savory elements of the dish.
- Mix everything well to ensure the flavors meld together.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to substitute fresh or frozen vegetables if you prefer, but you might need to add a can or two of beef stock since fresh veggies won’t release as much liquid as their canned counterparts.
- This soup is perfect for batch cooking and freezes well, so you can always have a hearty meal ready to go.