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Healthy Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe: Your Weeknight Hero

Healthy Creamy Cowboy Soup served in a rustic bowl
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Indulge in this Creamy Cowboy Soup Recipe, a cozy one-pot meal brimming with ground beef, black beans, and corn.

Ingredients

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  • For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey or meat alternative.
  • 1 large Onion yellow or white for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes canned with juice.
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen.
  • 15 oz Black Beans drained and rinsed if canned.
  • 2 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or russet, diced small.
  • For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste.
  • For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese fresh cheese preferred.

Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, stirring for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

3. Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, black beans, and potato cubes, along with the spices: smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

4. Bring the soup mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and soup is creamy.

6. Ladle the Creamy Cowboy Soup into bowls, garnishing with sliced green onions, extra cheese, or tortilla chips. Serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve creaminess. Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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