Description
A hearty, creamy, and slightly smoky one-pot soup made with ground beef and pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey or meat alternative)
- 1 large Onion (yellow or white for best flavor)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Beef Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned with juice)
- 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen)
- 15 oz Black Beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
- 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet, diced small)
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (fresh cheese preferred)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if desired, leaving a tablespoon for flavor. Push the meat to the side.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook briefly to bloom the spices, about 30 seconds.
- Add the diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in the corn and black beans. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Warm gently—do not boil—to prevent curdling, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar until melted. Reserve the rest for topping.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar. Serve hot.
Notes
If you prefer less sodium, choose low-sodium broth and reduce the added salt. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American