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Creamy Cowboy Soup

Creamy Cowboy Soup: Your New Favorite Cozy Tex-Mex Meal

Creamy Cowboy Soup is a cozy Tex-Mex dish combining ground beef, sweet corn, and creamy broth, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can swap with ground turkey or meat alternatives
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onion for best results
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced garlic preferred
  • 4 cups Beef Broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes canned with juice works best
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 can Black Beans rinse if using canned to reduce sodium
  • 2 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are ideal
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika use regular paprika for milder taste
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder start with less and adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper enhances overall flavor
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese use dairy-free cheese if necessary

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Cowboy Soup
  1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cooking until it is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease before moving on.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), corn, black beans, and diced potatoes. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, ensuring everything is well combined. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing thoroughly until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Allow to warm for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with your choice of toppings. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the soup to rest for a day can enhance its flavor, and the spices meld beautifully overnight.

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