SPICY PERUVIAN POTATO SOUP

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This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of chiles. Light enough for a simple lunch, it's also satisfying served as a dinner meal.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 to 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fully cooked Spanish chorizo link (3 ounces), chopped
Optional toppings: Sour cream and cubed avocado

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the chicken stock, potatoes, chiles, 1/4 cup cilantro, serrano pepper and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours, until potatoes are tender., Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to slow cooker. Stir in chorizo and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro; heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

I Li
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I've made this soup for my family and friends so many times. It's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the savory flavor.


Ben Law
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter day.


Gustavo Reyes
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I'm not a huge spice fan, but this soup was perfect. The spice was just right and it didn't linger or burn. I'll definitely be making this again.


Roger Warner
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This soup is so versatile. I can use it as a base for everything from chicken noodle soup to chili. It's always a hit!


Tanaka Leon
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I love that I can use this soup as a base for other dishes. I've used it to make everything from chicken pot pie to vegetable lasagna.


Andreas Haiduwa
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This soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Aldine Lowery
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I've made this soup for my family and friends so many times. It's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the savory flavor.


Muheez Aqeel
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter day.


Mustapha Goni
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I'm not a huge spice fan, but this soup was perfect. The spice was just right and it didn't linger or burn. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ciuffie
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This soup is so versatile. I can use it as a base for everything from chicken noodle soup to chili. It's always a hit!


Rana Atiq
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I love that I can use this soup as a base for other dishes. I've used it to make everything from chicken pot pie to vegetable lasagna.


Teeto Bhatti
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This soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Nic bankUnlimited
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I've made this soup for my family and friends so many times. It's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the savory flavor.


Kwizera Michael
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter day.


Taofeek Opeyemi
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I'm not a huge spice fan, but this soup was perfect. The spice was just right and it didn't linger or burn. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hemraj Katwal
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This soup is so versatile. I've used it as a base for everything from chicken noodle soup to chili. It's always a hit!


Md Hasibul Islam Raj
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Wow, what a great soup! It was so easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the creamy texture and the hearty vegetables.


Netflx Movie
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the spice level was just right. I will definitely be making this again.