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Creamy Cowboy Soup

Creamy Cowboy Soup: Your New Favorite Cozy Tex-Mex Comfort

Creamy Cowboy Soup is a hearty Tex-Mex dish that combines savory ingredients for maximum comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 medium Onion or use shallots or leeks
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced preferred
  • 4 cups Beef Broth can use chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with juice
For the Creamy Element
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese fresh yields best results
For the Textural Boost
  • 2 medium Potatoes cut into even sizes
  • 1 cup Corn can swap in frozen corn
  • 1 can Black Beans can replace with pinto or kidney beans
For the Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Zesty Kick
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles omit for milder dish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until it's browned.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, tomatoes with green chiles, and potatoes. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese, allowing to cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is well blended.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish as desired, and enjoy your Creamy Cowboy Soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This soup improves in flavor the longer it sits, making leftovers just as enjoyable. Adjust spices for heat preference and use garnishes for a fresh finish.

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