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Creamy Cowboy Soup: The Ultimate One-Pot Comfort Meal

This Creamy Cowboy Soup is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and Tex-Mex spices in a rich, velvety broth, it's an easy and hearty dinner recipe the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed and softened

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven or Stockpot
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Add the cubed potatoes, undrained corn, undrained diced tomatoes, and undrained Rotel.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese to the soup. Stir gently and consistently until the cream cheese has completely melted and the broth is smooth and creamy. Allow it to heat through for another 5 minutes over low heat, but do not let it come to a boil.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest result, ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before adding it to the soup.
Tip 2: Feel free to add a can of rinsed pinto or black beans along with the other canned ingredients for extra fiber and protein.
Tip 3: Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, or crispy tortilla strips for added texture and flavor.