Caldo De Papa Recipes

CALDO DE QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE AND POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash throughly the green chilli peppers, roast them with the technique you prefer (in the oven, directly on the stove's fire or on a comal or pan).
• Put them in a plastic bag or container and then wrap them in a kitchen cloth. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the peppers, cut them in half, remove all the seeds and remove the veins. Cut them into strips and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes over low heat until transparent and tender.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a minute stirring constantly to release its aroma.
• Add the tomato and cook, stirring from time to time for about 5 minutes or until the tomato has released its juices and you'll have a thick sauce.
• Pour the broth, add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper (READ NOTES). Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Let everything simmer for 1 minute.
• Add the potatoes and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are tender (about 25 minutes).
• Uncover the pan and add the chillies and milk. Mix carefully and let the potato soup cook for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and immediately add the cheese. Mix and let stand 5 minutes before serving

SOPA DE PAPAS (POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• In pan large enough to hold all ingredients, saute onions and celery in butter for 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes, water and bouillon. Heat to boiling.
• Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Place 1/2 potato and liquid mixture in blender, cover and process on low just until smooth.
• Pour into serving bowl and repeat with remaining potato and liquid mixture.
• Whisk in remaining ingredients, except taco sauce, until smooth. serve warm or chill 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with taco sauce.