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Creamy Cowboy Soup

Creamy Cowboy Soup: A Cozy One-Pot Wonder You’ll Love

Creamy Cowboy Soup is a cozy, Tex-Mex dish that combines savory ground beef, black beans, and corn in a rich, creamy broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/meat alternative
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 4 cups Beef Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 can Black Beans drain and rinse
  • 2 cups Potatoes cut into small cubes
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika adjust according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder customize to desired spice level
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut milk
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese fresh cheese preferred

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned, draining excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and potatoes. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once vegetables are tender, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions, extra cheese, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ahead by chopping vegetables and browning beef in advance. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Adjust spice levels to your preference while cooking.

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