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Mexican Potato Soup Recipe

Hearty Mexican potato soup with a rich tomato broth. Serve it as the starter for the comida, the big meal of the day served around 2:00 pm or as a light dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 white or red potatoes
  • 2 to tomatoes beefsteak or plum
  • ¼ white onion
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 1 tbsp. cooking oil
  • 6 cups of water

Instructions

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  1. Peel the potatoes.
  2. Cut the potatoes into ½" inch by 2" inch strips.
  3. Cut the onion in ¼" inch wide strips.
  4. Blend the tomatoes with a few ounces of water.
  5. Heat the cooking oil in your pot to medium.
  6. Saute the onions in the oil until translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  7. Add the potatoes to the pot.
  8. Add ½ tsp. salt.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon bouillon.
  10. Strain the tomatoes into the pot.
  11. Add water to cover potatoes with 1" of water, about 6 cups of water.
  12. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.

Notes

  • Serve the soup with a slice of hearty bread or warm corn tortillas. Be sure to prepare the soup with waxy potatoes, white or red. Russet potatoes will lose their shape during cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken stock for the bouillon. You can also substitute vegetable stock for the bouillon to make this soup vegetarian.
  • This soup will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 682mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 23.4mg (26%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% 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.