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Bowl of creamy cowboy soup ready to be enjoyed with fresh ingredients.

Creamy Cowboy Soup

This warm and filling soup combines beef, beans, corn, and potatoes in a creamy base for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey or meat alternative.)
  • 1 large Onion (yellow or white for best flavor.)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced.)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option.)
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned with juice.)
  • 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen.)
  • 15 oz Black Beans (drained and rinsed if canned.)
  • 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet, diced small.)
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder (adjust for heat preference.)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste.)
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste.)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free.)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (fresh cheese preferred.)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute to wake the spices.
  4. Add diced potatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Cut potatoes small so they cook faster and cook evenly. Use low-sodium broth to control salt. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. To make in a slow cooker, brown meat and onion first, then add all ingredients except cream and cheese. Cook on low 4–6 hours, add cream and cheese at the end.