Description
Cowboy-inspired Stampede Soup delivers hearty western comfort with rich beef and robust flavors straight from Calgary’s culinary heart. Rustic ingredients and bold spices create a warming meal that connects you to prairie traditions and authentic Canadian cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh, like corn, carrots, green beans, and peas)
Thickening Agents and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Craft a rich, velvety roux by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat (350°F). Incorporate flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt, stirring vigorously for 60 seconds until the mixture transforms into a smooth, bubbling base.
- Gradually whisk chicken broth into the roux, maintaining constant motion to prevent lumps. Watch as the liquid thickens and develops a silky consistency.
- Introduce mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen) into the simmering liquid. Allow the mixture to gently bubble for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and vegetables to soften.
- For enhanced texture, use a potato masher to partially break down vegetables. Alternatively, use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency, depending on preferred soup style.
- Infuse creaminess by stirring in half-and-half. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the soup to develop a luxurious, rich profile. Taste and fine-tune seasonings as needed before serving.
Notes
- Perfect your roux by constantly stirring and watching for a light golden color, which ensures no raw flour taste and creates a smooth, velvety base for the soup.
- Swap frozen mixed vegetables with seasonal fresh produce like diced carrots, peas, and corn to add more vibrant flavor and nutrition.
- Replace half-and-half with coconut milk or unsweetened almond cream for a lactose-free version that maintains the soup’s rich, creamy texture.
- Enhance the soup’s heartiness by adding cooked shredded chicken, diced ham, or plant-based protein like white beans for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg