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September 19, 2022

Instant Pot Cheesy Cowboy Soup

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Instant Pot Cheesy Cowboy Soup–a hearty soup with beef, potatoes and cheese. A perfect supper for your hungry cowboys and cowgirls!

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Instant Pot Cheesy Cowboy Soup (+video)

Yee HAW! That’s what you’ll be saying once you try a bite of this cheesy cowboy soup! It’s so hearty and warm and comforting. It’s also quite rich so you’ll only need a small bowl to feel full.

I made a video to demonstrate how to make this scrumptious Instant Pot soup. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

  • Lean ground beef–or ground turkey
  • Diced onion–fresh or frozen
  • Water
  • Better than Bouillon Beef Base–or chicken or vegetable base
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Potatoes–I used Russet potatoes but you can also use red or yellow potatoes
  • Corn–I used canned corn but you can also use frozen or fresh corn
  • Black beans–try another type of beans like pinto or kidney
  • Diced green chiles–I used mild
  • Petite diced tomatoes
  • Evaporated milk–you can also use regular milk but you’ll need to temper it or else it will curdle
  • Velveeta cheese–if you’d rather use shredded cheddar cheese you can. I would grate it off the block so it melts better than pre-grated cheese. Use as much or as little as you like.
  • Bacon crumbles–optional

Steps

  1. Brown the beef: Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Let the beef brown for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. 
  2. Deglaze the pot: Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking.
  3. Add ingredients: Add in the bouillon, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, potatoes, corn, black beans, green chiles and diced tomatoes.
  4. Pressure cook: Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 4 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid. If you don’t have a soup button on your pot try using the pressure cook or manual button instead.
  5. Add the dairy: Stir in the evaporated milk and Velveeta until it has completely melted. Add in half of the bacon crumbles. 
  6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle a few bacon crumbles onto top of each bowl of soup. I also added some fresh diced tomato on top of my soup.

Notes/Tips

  • Serve with a slice of cornbread drizzled in honey butter.
  • I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 8 quart pot. Halve the recipe in the 3 quart pot.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Other recipes you can make with potatoes are Karen’s Campfire Potatoes (Instant Pot) and Instant Pot Hobo Hotdish.

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Instant Pot Cheesy Cowboy Soup


★★★★★

5 from 10 reviews

  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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A hearty soup with beef, potatoes and cheese. A perfect supper for your hungry cowboys and cowgirls!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp Better than Bouillon Beef Base
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 small to medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 (15 oz) can of corn, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (16 oz) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 (2.5 oz) package bacon crumbles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Let the beef brown for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. 
  2. Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking.
  3. Add in the bouillon, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, potatoes, corn, black beans, green chiles and diced tomatoes.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 4 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
  5. Stir in the evaporated milk and Velveeta until it has completely melted. Add in half of the bacon crumbles. 
  6. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle a few bacon crumbles onto top of each bowl of soup. 
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot

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27 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beans, Beef, Can Be Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Potatoes, Soups Tagged With: videos

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  1. Susan says

    February 18, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    This soup was DELICIOUS! I used 4 cups frozen diced hashbrowns & chili beans. I pressured it for 4 minutes. Turned out great!! Thank you for this delicious recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 20, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      I’m so happy to hear it! Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    Can I use frozen hash browns in place of the potatoes? If so how much?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 20, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      looks like you figured it out? Sounds like a good substitution idea!

      Reply
  3. Cindy says

    January 18, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    So easy and tasty. Great flavors for southwest lovers. I made it as is but love that it can be versatile and easily adapted. Great recipe. Will be baking again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 19, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Cindy! I’m so glad you loved it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kat says

    December 10, 2022 at 10:21 pm

    Easy and delicious! Very flexible recipe, I used what I had on hand for some of the ingredients – ground turkey,, 7 oz can of green chilis, 2% milk (tempered), an extra potatoe that needed to be used and 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese. I am adding this recipe to the fall/winter meal rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 10, 2022 at 10:45 pm

      Sounds like an awesome version! Thanks Kat!

      Reply
  5. Jake M says

    November 18, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    Out of this world. We are going to make it for a second time this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 19, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      you’re welcome! Thanks for the 5 stars 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joline Fehr says

    November 13, 2022 at 10:48 am

    I ended up making modifications based on dietary preferences and what I had on hand. I used some fresh Pico instead of canned tomatoes (and omitted the can of diced green chilis), heavy cream instead of evaporated milk, and grated cheese instead of velveeta. I also added some red peppers to the soup. I don’t think the taste would have been much different with the changes I made. It is a very tasty soup!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 14, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      Sounds like an awesome version!

      Reply
  7. Trish says

    November 10, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    So what do you consider a serving size? I see how many servings you have for the recipe and the nutritional value but how is that computed? I’m trying to track my nutritional intake now so I really appreciate you including that in your recipes but I’m not sure what amount you are considering a serving.

    Reply
  8. Ken Sharp says

    November 4, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    I have been following you since I got my instant pot. This recipe was another winner.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 4, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks Ken! I’m so glad you found the site and it’s been useful for you!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    October 12, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    How long if you use a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 13, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      I would cook 6 hours on low for 3-4 hours on high

      Reply
  10. Jeanie says

    September 30, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Very good, easy soup. I basically didn’t change a thing except my block of melty cheese was a little bit less than the recipe called for so I added a little shredded cheddar. Another time I might add more cheese. And the bacon is not optional, at least not here! Really added to the flavor. This reheats really and, hopefully, what is left freezes well, too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 3, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks Jeanie for the 5 stars!

      Reply
  11. Cynthia says

    September 29, 2022 at 10:35 am

    Excellent. I used shredded cheese and I bumped up the tomatoes and the potatoes. I will make this again and again. Thank you for the recipe. This is comfort food and everyone loves it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Hooray! So glad you liked it and the shredded cheese worked.

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    September 25, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    It was excellent.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Thanks for the 5 stars Sharon!

      Reply
  13. Carla Stevens says

    September 24, 2022 at 7:16 am

    I just made this and it is very very good. Next time I’ll add an extra can of tomatoes and maybe 2 can of beans.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Good plan!! Thanks for the 5 stars 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jay says

    September 19, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    I just made your Texas Cowboy Soup and it was delicious, and seeing this recipe, I will make as directed cause I like to try the original before a change, the only change with this recipe, is to make Texas soup, and just add the evaporated milk and cheese, so it’s a Cheesy Texas Cowboy Soup!!! Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 21, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      You’re so welcome! Thanks Jay!

      Reply

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