Locro - South American Potato Soup

1. 1

   Bring broth to a boil and add the potatoes. After it boils again, add milk.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, to make olive oil with aciote seeds, you heat the oil in a small frying pan with 2-3 achiote seeds over med heat until the oil turns an orange color. Do not let the seeds burn, as the oil will taste bad.

3. 3

   Saute the onion in the colored oil until translucent.

4. 4

   When potatoes are almost done, add the onion.

5. 5

   Separate the egg. Beat the yolk and add some hot soup to it, mix and add it into the pot. Stir well. Beat the egg white a little and add into the soup. Stir with a fork, Ribbons will form.

6. 6

   Add in the cheese and stir until melted.

7. 7

   Add salt and pepper to taste. You can sprinkle sliced green onion tops or cilantro on top to serve.

8. 8

   As kids, we put a scoop of rice in the bowl and poured the soup onto it to serve. Delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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