Spicy Chuck-Wagon Soup

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 65 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

Field editor Kelly Thornberry from La Porte, Indiana, shares a thick and hearty beef soup full of rich spicy flavor.

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Spicy Chuck-Wagon Soup

Yield:10 servings (4 quarts)
Prep:10 min
Cook:1 hour 5 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 medium red potatoes, cubed
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
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Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  2. In a large soup kettle, brown beef in oil in batches. Stir in the onions, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, cayenne and remaining chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer 35-40 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Add corn and heat through. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
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