Cowboy 15 Bean Soup

Course: dinner, lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Southern, Tex-Mex

Keyword: Comfort food, cowboy 15 bean soup, Easy, hearty, one-pot

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 2

SOAKING TIME:: 8

Total Time: 10 20

Servings: -8 servings

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This easy cowboy 15 bean soup is super easy to make and a hearty winter staple. Full of flavor it will surely become a family favorite!

Place beans in a large pot or bowl. Cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak for 8 hours (or overnight). Drain beans.
1 (20 oz) (567g) package 15 bean soup mix, seasoning packet discarded
In a large stock pot, brown bacon, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
5 strips bacon, cut into ½" wide strips, 1 pound (453g) lean ground beef, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large bell pepper, seeds removed and diced, 6 cloves garlic, minced
Stir in the remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the vinegar. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat to low, and simmer (covered) for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir the soup occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in the vinegar and serve.
1 (14 oz) (396g) package smoked kielbasa, cut into ½" rounds, 4 cups (946ml) chicken broth, 4 cups (946ml) beef broth, 1 (14.5 oz) (411g) can diced tomatoes, 1 (7 oz) (198g) can diced green chiles, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teasopoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

BACON: If you prefer crispier bacon, cook it first and remove to drain on paper towels. Stir into the soup after it's done cooking.
SLOW COOKER: After step 2, add everything to an 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 8-10 hours.
NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.