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Hearty Creamy Cowboy Soup: Your New Cozy Weeknight Delight

Close-up of a steaming bowl of rich cowboy soup filled with beans, ground meat, and corn, generously topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.
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Welcome to Devour Dish! This easy-to-make Creamy Cowboy Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cold days or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. Packed with ground beef, beans, and vegetables, this one-pot meal is budget-friendly and satisfying for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, kidney beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth is fully incorporated and creamy. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired. This soup pairs well with cornbread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke when you add the broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe works well in a slow cooker; brown the beef first, then combine all ingredients except the cream, cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in the cream before serving.

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