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Creamy Cowboy Soup Dinner Recipe

4.5 from 96 reviews

Creamy Cowboy Soup Dinner is a hearty and flavorful soup combining ground beef, potatoes, pinto beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies in a creamy, spiced beef broth. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it features a rich smoky paprika and chili powder kick balanced with the smoothness of heavy cream.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables and Beans

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies

Liquid and Seasonings

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even cooking and good texture.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant, which builds a flavor base for the soup.
  3. Add Vegetables and Beans: Stir in the diced potatoes, pinto beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. This combination adds heartiness and spice to the dish.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the soup is creamy and heated through.
  6. Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the soup hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs for an added touch of color and flavor.

Notes

  • For a thicker texture, lightly mash some of the potatoes in the soup before adding the cream.
  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley as garnish if desired.
  • Double-check all canned ingredients for allergens if necessary.
  • This soup can be prepared in advance and reheated for easy meal prep.

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