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Creamy Cowboy Soup

Creamy Cowboy Soup

A hearty, Tex-Mex–inspired soup with seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and zesty tomatoes, finished with melty cream cheese and cheddar for a cozy, crowd-pleasing bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 6 people
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Can opener (optional)

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 1 lb ground beef 85–90% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil as needed for browning
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or a blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz, undrained
  • 1 can corn 15 oz, drained
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth low sodium preferred

Creamy Finish & Toppings

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild or medium
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • optional garnishes sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, tortilla strips

Instructions
 

Soup Base

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add oil if needed, then cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir to coat the beef and vegetables.
  • Add diced tomatoes with green chiles (with juices), corn, black beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.

Creamy Finish & Serve

  • Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth, then add shredded cheddar and stir until the soup is creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with green onions, cilantro, or tortilla strips. Rest 5 minutes before serving for the flavors to settle.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap ground turkey and use reduced-fat cream cheese. If the soup thickens upon standing, thin with a splash of warm broth when reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 360gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 18g
Keyword cheesy soup, cowboy soup, Creamy Cowboy Soup, one pot
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