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Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe

Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe
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Creamy Cowboy Soup is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered in a rich, creamy broth and finished with melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes

4 cups beef or chicken broth

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)

Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add olive oil if the pot is dry, then stir in diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add diced potatoes, corn, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and broth.
  5. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese if using.
  8. Cook gently until cheese is melted and soup is creamy. Do not boil.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash a few potatoes directly in the pot before adding the cream.

Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://www.tastyjoy.net/creamy-cowboy-soup-recipe/