Description
This creamy Peruvian potato soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made with yellow potatoes, fragrant spices, and a touch of evaporated milk for richness. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a smooth and savory soup garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 4 large yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, preparing the base for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until they become soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add spices: Stir in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin and dried oregano and cook for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Cook potatoes: Add the peeled and diced potatoes along with 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer soup: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend soup: Remove half of the soup and blend it until smooth, then return the blended portion to the pot for a creamy texture with some potato chunks remaining.
- Add evaporated milk: Stir in 1 cup of evaporated milk and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish simmering: Simmer the soup gently for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use vegetable broth to keep the soup vegetarian or chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a completely smooth soup, blend the entire batch instead of just half.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper according to your taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute evaporated milk with coconut milk or a plant-based alternative.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Keywords: Peruvian potato soup, creamy potato soup, vegetarian soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food, potato soup with cilantro
