Creamy Cowboy Soup

This Creamy Cowboy Soup is a rich, hearty family dinner made with ground beef, bacon, beans, and tender potatoes simmered in a creamy Tex-Mex broth. It’s an easy one pot comfort food recipe perfect for cozy nights and making sweet kitchen memories with your kids.

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Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Keyword: Creamy Cowboy Soup, creamy taco soup, easy cowboy soup recipe, family dinner soup, one pot comfort food

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $14

Equipment

1 Large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot A wide pot helps the soup thicken evenly without sticking.
1 Wooden spoon Great for stirring the roux and safe for little helpers.
1 Ladle Makes serving easy and mess free for kids.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 80/20 works best for flavor
6 slices bacon chopped
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups beef broth
3 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
15 oz ranch style beans
15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
15 oz corn drained
10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
12 oz evaporated milk
3 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Stir in diced onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 2 minutes to make a roux.
Slowly add beef broth, stirring constantly. Add diced potatoes, cumin, granulated garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15–20 minutes.
Add ranch style beans, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine.
Stir in evaporated milk and cooked bacon. Let soup gently simmer until creamy and heated through, about 5–10 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and serve warm. Top with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in 4 oz cream cheese with the evaporated milk.
This soup thickens as it sits. Add broth when reheating if needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months for easy future dinners.
Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a complete family meal.

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