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A hearty, flavorful, and comforting American-style soup made with browned ground beef, beans, potatoes, and mixed vegetables slow-cooked with smoky spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 russet potato, diced (skin on or peeled)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 5–6 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat a skillet on medium and cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as you go. Drain any excess grease for a cleaner soup.
  2. Prep the slow cooker: Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray or oil (or use a slow cooker liner).
  3. Add aromatics: Toss in the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. Add ingredients: Layer in the browned beef, diced russet potato, frozen corn, mixed frozen vegetables, drained pinto beans, drained black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and tomato sauce.
  5. Add spices and broth: Sprinkle in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste. Pour in beef broth to just barely cover the ingredients, about 6 cups.
  6. Mix: Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
  8. Garnish and serve: Taste and add more salt or pepper if desired. Serve hot garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

For thicker soup, blend some cooked potato from the soup and stir it back in for a creamy texture., Browning the beef beforehand ensures even cooking, enhances flavor, and reduces greasiness., Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.

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