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Creamy Cowboy Soup

A comforting one-pot dish featuring ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy finish, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium Onion (Yellow or white)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
  • 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
  • 15 oz Black Beans (any canned bean)
  • 3 medium Potatoes (waxy)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips
Spices
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Brown the beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned and drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and potatoes.
  4. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Whisk in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until smooth. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Top with green onions and sprinkle tortilla chips on top before serving.

Notes

Serve with fresh bread or a light salad. For customization, add jalapeƱos for spice, swap meat with lentils or mushrooms, and use fresh cilantro or avocado as garnish.