Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup

Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup

UPDATE:  I have been informed that the potatoes were not cooking through in the time allotted.  Since I typically throw all of the ingredients in before my workday and come home to a pot of wonderful soup, the times were a guesstimate. Please adjust your times accordingly. Enjoy!

It’s getting to be that time of year when a good ‘ole crockpot full of Cowboy (hamburger vegetable) Soup hits the spot!  When the kids were little, we adopted the name Cowboy soup in an effort to get them to try it. They did, and it is definitely a favorite in our household.  Guaranteed not to disappoint! 😊

Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup

Just a fun name for good 'ole hamburger vegetable soup! We changed the name when the kids were little in an effort to get them to eat it, and it worked! Definitely one of our favorites. 

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Ground beef
  • 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 2 Cans Mixed vegetables Undrained
  • 1 Can Sweet corn Undrained
  • 1 Can Condensed tomato soup
  • 1 Can Petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 Can Cut green beans Undrained
  • Pinch Salt
  • Dash Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar

Instructions

  1. 1. Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes.

    2. Brown and drain ground beef

    3. Place beef and potatoes in large slow cooker.

    4. Add all cans of vegetables, can of tomato soup, and diced tomatoes.

    5. Salt and pepper to taste.

    6. Finally, add the secret ingredient that sets this apart from your average soup- sugar (thanks to my grandma Hazel)!!

    Mix together well and cook on low for 2-3 hours in slow cooker.



Recipe Notes

Of course you can substitute fresh or frozen veggies, but would need to add a can or two of beef stock to this. No need to add this if using canned veggies, as you will be adding the cans undrained-which provides both liquid and flavor. Enjoy!