For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the soup. Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape well during cooking, but russet potatoes can also be used. If you don't have ranch-style beans, you can substitute pinto beans or kidney beans. Add a teaspoon of chili powder for a similar flavor profile. This soup is even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Creamy Cowboy Soup
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS34
Embrace the arrival of cooler weather with a bowl of Creamy Cowboy Soup, a hearty and deeply satisfying blend of savory beef, smoky bacon, creamy broth, and a medley of Southwestern-inspired flavors. This robust soup is the perfect comfort food to warm you from the inside out.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol69 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein26 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium967 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01
Step
8 mins
Prepare the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet; discard the rest.
02
Step
3 mins
Create the Roux: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms (this is your roux). Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03
Step
12 mins
Sauté Aromatics and Beef: Add olive oil to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook diced onion over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
04
Step
1 mins
Combine and Simmer: Transfer the cooked beef and onions to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add chopped bacon, diced tomatoes and green chilies, ranch-style beans, corn, beef broth, and diced potatoes. Stir in granulated garlic and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05
Step
1 mins
Simmer to Perfection: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
06
Step
30 mins
Finish and Serve: Stir in the evaporated milk mixture until well combined. Heat through gently. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
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Columbus Marvin
Jun 2, 2025My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Reba Zieme
Mar 22, 2025I used ground turkey instead of ground beef and it was still delicious.
Federico Bergnaum
Mar 21, 2025I love how customizable this soup is! I added some green bell pepper and used fire-roasted tomatoes.
Wilfrid Rempelfriesen
Jan 29, 2025This is my new favorite soup! So easy to make and tastes amazing.
Kevon Stamm
Jan 26, 2025I added a can of black beans and it was even better!
Eladio Becker
Jan 15, 2025Next time I'm going to try it in the slow cooker.