Cowboy Hamburger Soup

Name: Cowboy Hamburger Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced; 2 pounds ground beef; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juice; 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles; 15 ounces canned chili beans, with sauce; 1 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed; 1 cup canned green beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, diced small; 4 cups beef broth

A hearty, one pot soup packed with ground beef, potatoes, and beans in a savory tomato broth.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

This cowboy hamburger soup is a classic comfort dish that brings everyone to the dinner table. It combines the heartiness of chili with the comforting texture of a vegetable soup, making it perfect for chilly nights when you want something filling and simple.

I love making this because it uses mostly pantry staples and cleans up in a flash since it all happens in one pot. It tastes even better the next day, so it is a fantastic option for meal prep during a busy week.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
2 pounds ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juice
10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
15 ounces canned chili beans, with sauce
1 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed
1 cup canned green beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, diced small
4 cups beef broth

9Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until they start to soften.
3
Add the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it browns.
4
Once the beef is cooked through, carefully spoon off any excess grease.
5
Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
6
Add both cans of tomatoes, the chili beans with their sauce, the drained corn, drained green beans, potatoes, and the beef broth.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low.
8
Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
9
Taste the soup and add extra salt or pepper if needed, then serve warm.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can also freeze this soup for up to three months. When serving, set out bowls of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce so everyone can customize their own bowl.

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