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Cozy Cowboy Soup

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A smoky, hearty soup combining bacon, beans, and vegetables for a comforting fall dinner that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bell pepper (red or green), chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp and golden, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add olive oil to the bacon fat if needed. Sauté diced onion, chopped bell pepper, celery, and carrots over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 7-9 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute to avoid burning.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika over the vegetables. Stir well and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in beef broth and the entire can of diced tomatoes with juices. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Stir in rinsed kidney beans, black beans, and corn kernels. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Add cooked bacon back into the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.

Notes

Use turkey bacon and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version (omit bacon). For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeño or chipotle chili powder. Avoid overcooking beans to prevent mushiness. If soup tastes flat, add a squeeze of lime juice or splash of apple cider vinegar. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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