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Creamy Cowboy Soup

A hearty one-pot comfort soup loaded with ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, and a rich creamy cheddar broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup kidney or pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Toppings
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • sour cream optional topping
  • extra shredded cheddar optional topping

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir well to coat the beef and onions.
  4. Pour in beef broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the corn and beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Whisk a ladle of hot soup broth into the roux to thin it, then pour the mixture back into the soup pot and stir well.
  8. Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
  9. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions, parsley, sour cream, and extra cheese before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or diced jalapeños. You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version. This soup also reheats well and thickens slightly as it sits.