Creamy Cowboy Soup: Hearty, Comforting, and Perfect for Family Dinners
A hearty and comforting Creamy Cowboy Soup featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, corn, beans, and a rich, velvety broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and sauté 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir 1 minute to toast spices.
- Pour in beef broth and add diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, potatoes, and black beans. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in corn and heavy cream. Heat gently until warmed through; do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes uncovered for flavors to meld.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Optional: add extra spices or hot sauce for a kick.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days.