Description
Get ready to fall in love with a bowl of pure comfort. This Creamy Cowboy Soup is a hearty, flavor-packed dish loaded with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, black beans, and a rich, cheesy cream broth. It’s the perfect easy dinner, cozy family meal, and satisfying one-pot comfort food packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup extra shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat and drain excess grease.
2. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, then stir in garlic.
3. Mix in tomato paste and cook briefly before adding diced tomatoes.
4. Add beef broth, black beans, and corn, then simmer for 15–20 minutes.
5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Reduce heat and slowly stir in heavy cream.
7. Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted.
8. Simmer 5–10 more minutes and adjust consistency if needed.
9. Serve hot with extra cheese and cilantro.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
For freezing, add cream and cheese after reheating.
Mash some beans for a naturally thicker soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy cowboy soup, easy dinner, comfort food, one pot meal, hearty soup, dinner ideas