Ecuadorean Potato Soup – “Locro de Papas”

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 9/20/2011

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Ecuadorean Potato Soup is a traditional favorite, and this recipe was submitted by Susana Ormaza.

  • Servings: Serves 4-6
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Soup

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil
2 spring onions
1-1/2 to 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups water
3 cups milk
1 cup “queso Fresco” or Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 avocados
Salt and pepper, to taste
Bijol coloring, a small portion for the color

Directions

1. Heat the oil over medium flame. Add the spring onion and simmer until the onion is translucent.

2. In a large sauce pan, add the water, potatoes and a tsp. of salt. Bring to a boil, then remove the foam that forms on the top.

3. Stir in the cooked onions and milk. Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, salt, pepper and bijol. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are soft and falling apart (approximately 40 minutes).

4. Mash the potatoes a bit with the back of a spoon to thicken the soup. Leave the soup a little chunky.

5. Add salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup with a few slices of avocado in each soup bowl.