Caldo De Queso
Caldo De Queso is a delightful, comforting, Mexican soup that is easy to make, but unique enough to make it a special dish. Give this cheesy, spicy soup a try!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 Bowls of Soup 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or one tablespoon of fresh
- 4 medium Yukon potatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to test
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 roasted poblano peppers, loosely chopped
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 10 Ounces queso fresco chopped into 1 inch cubes
Instructions
- In large pot, add oil and heat to medium
- Add onions and cook until sweated, just a few minutes
- Add garlic and allow to cook another minute
- Add tomatoes and oregano. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes
- Add potatoes, salt, pepper and cook for another 5 minutes
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer
- Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes
- Remove cover, add peppers and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add Cheese and cook for 2 more minutes
- Remove from heat and add in milk and stir.
- Serve
Notes
- Remove milk from the fridge at beginning of cooking to bring to room temp and avoid curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of Total
- Calories: 324 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 464 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Caldo De Queso
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