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Creamy Cowboy Soup

Creamy Cowboy Soup: A Hearty Tex-Mex Adventure at Home

Creamy Cowboy Soup is a hearty Tex-Mex dish, perfect for cozy dinners and quick preparation.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Diced Onion yellow or white for best flavor
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (with juice) or fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup Corn frozen works well
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies use jalapeños for more spice
  • 2 cups Potatoes waxy varieties like Yukon Gold preferred
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika/cayenne
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin fresh ground preferred
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper essential for seasoning
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or substitute with coconut milk
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded prevents graininess

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Toss in the diced potatoes and ensure all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well. Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring until the cheese melts.
  7. Ladle the Creamy Cowboy Soup into bowls and serve warm. Top each bowl with chopped green onions, extra cheese, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese to avoid graininess and adjust spice levels to taste. Consider slow cooker method for hands-free cooking.

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