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Bowl of creamy Cowboy Soup garnished with herbs and served with bread.

Creamy Cowboy Soup

This hearty and comforting soup is the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it ideal for chilly weeknights and feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey or meat alternative) Feel free to use a meat alternative for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 large Onion (yellow or white) Use yellow or white for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet, diced small)
Broth and Canned Goods
  • 4 cups Beef Broth (or vegetable broth) Use vegetable broth for a 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)
Seasonings and Dairy
  • 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) Use coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Fresh cheese preferred.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced potatoes.
  4. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Add the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and mix until smooth.
  7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined.

Notes

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months. For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños. Adjust spices to your heat preference for a customized taste. If you prefer a thicker soup, let it simmer longer or mash some of the potatoes.