Sonoran Style Potato Cheese And Tomato Soup Food

CALDO DE QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE AND POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash throughly the green chilli peppers, roast them with the technique you prefer (in the oven, directly on the stove's fire or on a comal or pan).
• Put them in a plastic bag or container and then wrap them in a kitchen cloth. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the peppers, cut them in half, remove all the seeds and remove the veins. Cut them into strips and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes over low heat until transparent and tender.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a minute stirring constantly to release its aroma.
• Add the tomato and cook, stirring from time to time for about 5 minutes or until the tomato has released its juices and you'll have a thick sauce.
• Pour the broth, add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper (READ NOTES). Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Let everything simmer for 1 minute.
• Add the potatoes and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are tender (about 25 minutes).
• Uncover the pan and add the chillies and milk. Mix carefully and let the potato soup cook for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and immediately add the cheese. Mix and let stand 5 minutes before serving

POTATO AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large saucepan until crisp.
• Then add onions and garlic cooking for 5 more minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except for cheese and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes and once done, remove bay leaves.
• Garnish with cheese.

TOMATO POTATO CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In large stock pot, bring beer and broth to a boil. Add potatoes, bay leaves, basil and oregano. Boil for about 30 mins or till potatoes are soft, stiring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Melt butter in a large fry pan. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic and tomatoes. Simmer on low till very soft and pasty. This may take 20 to 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients except for cheese to tomato mixture, mix well. Add the tomato mixture to the potatoes and add cheese. Bring back to simmer long enough to heat through.
• Remove bay leaves and enjoy.