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Hearty One-Pot Cowboy Soup (with Optional Creamy Variation)

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, red cowboy soup featuring ground beef, large potato chunks, black beans, kidney beans, and corn.
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This recipe delivers a filling, rustic Cowboy Soup using ground beef, beans, and corn. It is a simple, one-pot meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cold weather comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional for Creamy Variation: 1/2 cup heavy cream or 4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the diced potatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and corn to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. For the optional Creamy Cowboy Soup variation, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream or cubed cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the broth. Heat gently for a few minutes until warmed through, but do not boil after adding dairy.
  9. Serve this filling dinner soup hot.

Notes

  • For a Smoky Cowboy Soup flavor, increase the smoked paprika to 1 teaspoon or add a dash of liquid smoke when adding the broth.
  • This recipe works well as a Slow Cooker Cowboy Soup. Brown the beef and sauté the onion/garlic on the stovetop first. Transfer everything except the optional cream to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in cream, if using, at the end.
  • Serve this comfort food soup with shredded cheddar cheese or a side of cornbread for a complete family friendly dinner.

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