Mexican Potato Soup Recipe
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4.3
Mexican Potato Soup Recipe
Description
The Mexican Potato Soup Recipe makes use of peeled potatoes cut into strips and cooked with sautéed onions and a tomato puree. Chicken bouillon and salt season the broth enhanced by water, creating a gentle tomato and onion base that infuses the potatoes with flavor as they simmer until tender. Using white or red waxy potatoes helps retain shape during cooking. The soup yields a soft texture with chunks of cooked potato throughout a bright but subtle tomato broth. It is served naturally warm and pairs well with hearty bread or warm corn tortillas to complete the meal. Variations include substituting chicken bouillon with chicken or vegetable stock to adjust dietary needs.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat gently to maintain potato texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 white potato or red potatoes
- 2 to tomato beefsteak or plum
- ¼ white onion
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
- 1 tbsp. neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 6 cups of water
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into ½" inch by 2" inch strips.
- Cut the onion in ¼" inch wide strips.
- Blend the tomatoes with a few ounces of water.
- Heat the cooking oil in your pot to medium.
- Saute the onions in the oil until translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the pot.
- Add ½ tsp. salt.
- Add 1 teaspoon bouillon.
- Strain the tomatoes into the pot.
- Add water to cover potatoes with 1" of water, about 6 cups of water.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
Notes
- Serve this soup with hearty bread or warm corn tortillas to complement its mild texture and flavors.
- Choose waxy potatoes like white or red to prevent the soup from becoming overly mushy; russet potatoes are not recommended.
- Substitute chicken bouillon with chicken or vegetable stock to vary flavor profiles or for vegetarian needs.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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