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Creamy Cowboy Soup

A rich and comforting one-pot soup featuring browned meat, tender potatoes, black beans, and smoky spices, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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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
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey or a meat alternative) Use your preferred meat choice.
  • 1 large onion, chopped Yellow or white for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version) Adjust based on dietary needs.
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen) Add during simmer if frozen.
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed if canned Rinse to remove excess sodium.
  • 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet), diced small Cut small for even cooking.
Spices
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chili powder Reduce to taste for less heat.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free) Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Freshly shredded melts best.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium. Add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if there’s a lot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, black beans, and diced potatoes.
  3. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Heat just until the cheese melts and the soup is smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Keep the heat low once you add the cream to prevent curdling. If the soup is too thick, thin with a splash of broth. For storage, cool leftovers within two hours and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

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