Hot Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Hot Potato Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dried ancho chiles or 1 pasilla chile; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lb potato, peeled and cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin; 1 cup skim milk; ½ cup fat free sour cream or ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt; 3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional) or ¼ cup cilantro, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 dried ancho chiles or 1 pasilla chile
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb potato, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 cup skim milk
½ cup fat free sour cream or ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup fresh parsley (optional) or ¼ cup cilantro, minced (optional)

1
Roast chili in small pan at 350 for 10 minutes.
2
Transfer to a bowl and break in half; cover with boiling water and let soak 15 minutes.
3
Discard stem, seeds and veins.
4
Meanwhile heat oil, add onions and saute 5 minutes.
5
Add potatoes and garlic; stir fry 2 minutes.
6
Add stock and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer till potatoes are tender--about 20 minutes.
8
Discard bay leaf.
9
Place potato mixture, chili and cumin in blender--process until smooth.
10
Return to pan and over medium-low heat stir in milk and sour cream (or yogurt).
11
Simmer 5 minutes--DO NOT LET BOIL!
12
Add cheese and stir till melted.
13
Top with minced parsley or cilantro if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dried ancho chiles or 1 pasilla chile, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 lb potato, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Hot Potato Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Potato Cheese Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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