why make this recipe
Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe is warm, simple, and filling. It uses common canned goods and fresh beef. You can make it fast on a weeknight. It feeds a family and tastes like home.
introduction
This soup mixes beef, corn, beans, tomatoes, and potatoes in a creamy base. It is easy to change to your taste. If you like other creamy soups, try a creamy white lasagna soup for a different weeknight meal.
how to make Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe
Follow these clear steps to make the soup. Read all steps before you start.
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot and break it into pieces.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, tomatoes with chilies, potatoes, and spices.
- Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream and cheese until the soup is smooth and hot.
If you like richer meat flavor, you can add a bit of bacon or use beef with more fat similar to recipes like the creamy mushroom chicken meatballs that use hearty ingredients.
Ingredients :
- 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
Directions :
Step 1: Cook the Beef
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Step 3: Build the Soup Base
- Pour in beef broth. Add diced tomatoes with juice, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, potatoes, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Step 4: Simmer the Soup
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
Step 5: Make It Creamy
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
- Ladle into bowls. Top with sliced green onions, extra cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. Serve hot.
how to serve Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe
Serve in warm bowls. Add more cheese on top and sprinkle with green onions. Offer crushed tortilla chips or warm cornbread on the side. For a spicier bowl, add hot sauce or extra chopped chilies.
how to store Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe
Cool the soup to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, stirring often. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
tips to make Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe
- Brown the beef well for more flavor.
- If the soup gets too thick after refrigeration, thin with a little broth or milk when reheating.
- Use canned beans and corn to save time.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Try other mix-ins like bell peppers or cooked rice. For more creamy soup ideas, you might like this creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup.
variation (if any)
- Make it vegetarian: skip the beef and use vegetable broth and extra beans or lentils.
- Add bacon bits or sausage for extra smoky flavor.
- Use milk or a non-dairy cream for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Add a can of rotel or extra chilies for more heat.
FAQs
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
A: Yes. Ground turkey works well. Brown it the same way.
Q: Can I cook this in a slow cooker?
A: Yes. Brown the beef and sauté the onion first. Combine all ingredients except cream and cheese in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours. Stir in cream and cheese at the end.
Q: How do I keep the potatoes from falling apart?
A: Cut potatoes into even, bite-size pieces and simmer until just tender. Do not overcook.
Q: Can I add fresh corn instead of canned?
A: Yes. Add fresh corn kernels when you add the other vegetables. Fresh corn may need a bit more simmer time.
Q: Is this soup freezer friendly?
A: Yes. Freeze before adding cream and cheese for best texture. Add dairy when you reheat.
Conclusion
This Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe is simple, filling, and easy to change to your liking. For another hearty, cheesy version, see this Cheesy Cowboy Soup that shows a similar style. If you want a different creamy weeknight soup idea, check this Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe: Your New Cozy Weeknight Delight for more tips and flavor notes.
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Creamy Cowboy Soup
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Beef
Description
A warm, filling soup with beef, corn, beans, and potatoes in a creamy base, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 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
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth. Add diced tomatoes with juice, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, potatoes, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls. Top with sliced green onions, extra cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Great served with cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, cowboy, beef, easy, weeknight meal