Description
Creamy Cowboy Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings the warmth of Tex-Mex flavors to your dinner table. This easy-to-make soup combines ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and tender potatoes in a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also versatile—easily customizable with your favorite toppings. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Extra shredded cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth and add diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and potatoes along with spices. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like green onions and crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider blending part of the soup for a creamier texture. You can also substitute ground beef with lentils for a vegetarian option.