Queso Fresco Soup Recipe

Name: Queso Fresco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 minced garlic clove; 16 oz frozen spinach; 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1 package (12oz) queso fresco; 1 12oz can evaporated milk; 6 cups beef, chicken or vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups dried mini-penne or macaroni noodles; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp butter
1 minced garlic clove
16 oz frozen spinach
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 package (12oz) queso fresco
1 12oz can evaporated milk
6 cups beef, chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups dried mini-penne or macaroni noodles
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms

1
In a saucepan melt butter and saute garlic until just brown. Add spinach and basil and cook until spinach is soft. While Spinach is cooking, cut the queso fresco cheese into small cubes.
2
In a food processor or blender, pulse spinach and basil for 30 seconds. Add half of the cheese. Pulse for another 30 seconds then slowly add evaporated milk. Blend until creamy; about 1 minute.
3
In a deep saucepan bring broth to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Add corn, peas and mushrooms. With the lid on cook a few minutes more until mushrooms are soft.
4
Remove the soup from heat and add spinach puree and remaining cheese cubes. Let soup sit for 10-20 minutes and add salt to taste. Gently re-warm and serve.

1185

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Ingredients:, 1 Tbsp butter, 1 minced garlic clove, 16 oz frozen spinach, and more.

Yes, Queso Fresco 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.

Queso Fresco Soup

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