Cowboy Soup - Hearty and Flavorful Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced.
• 3 stalks celery, diced.
• 4 cloves garlic, minced.
• 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (approx. 1 lb).
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds.
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans, drained.
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices.
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed.
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained.
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste.
• 4-6 cups beef broth.
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
• 2 teaspoons chili powder.
• Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.