Name: Creamy Cowboy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey or meat alternative); 1 large Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 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 (diced small); 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free); 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Description

Creamy Cowboy Soup is your ultimate comfort food for chilly nights and hectic weeknights. This hearty one-pot meal combines savory ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn in a rich, creamy broth that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile soup can be customized to suit your pantry’s contents or dietary preferences. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or prepping meals for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to become a cherished staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey or meat alternative)
1 large Onion
3 cloves Garlic
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 (diced small)
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until the meat is cooked through and onions are translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, diced potatoes, and spices.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in heavy cream until well combined and then mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: One-Pot Cooking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Adjust spices based on personal taste; feel free to add more chili powder for extra heat. For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat alternatives. Garnish generously with fresh herbs and cheese for added flavor and texture.