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Locro de Papa

Potato and cheese soup.

45 minutes
Serves 8
Soup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the base: In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the achiote powder to color the butter, then add the diced onion and sauté until soft.

  2. 2

    Cook the potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the achiote butter. Pour in just enough water or vegetable broth to cover the potatoes.

  3. 3

    Boil and mash: Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are very tender (about 20-25 mins). Use a potato masher to crush about half of the potatoes directly in the pot to naturally thicken the soup.

  4. 4

    Make it creamy: Lower the heat. Pour in the milk and stir continuously, allowing the soup to heat through without boiling.

  5. 5

    Add cheese: Stir in the crumbled queso fresco until it begins to melt and stretch.

  6. 6

    Garnish and serve: Serve hot, topped with sliced avocado, extra cheese, and toasted corn nuts (tostado).

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