Sopa De Papas Potato Soup Food

SOPA DE PAPA (POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes and slightly mash.
• Saute scallions and leeks in 1 tablespoon margarine (part of stick).
• Add milks to pot, and slowly add flour, stirring so it is not clumpy (used to thicken- cornstarch in a smaller measurement may suffice). Bring to boil.
• Add all ingredients listed, except for scallion, and reduce heat. Make sure to stir and combine very well. Boullion cube should be completely crushed and distributed throughout soup. Cook until desired consistency.
• Chop scallion for garnish on top, or add into soup if desired.
• Serve!

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP/ SOPA DE PAPA Y PORO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to avoid any browning.
• Add the leek and stir to combine. Cook until leek looks translucent.
• Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
• Cook until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnishing with the grated cheese.

POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water and cook.
• In large frying pan cook bacon until crisp.
• Saute onion in bacon drippings (if I have fresh garlic I will add a chopped clove with the onion).
• Drain off any excess drippings.
• Add milk, oxo cubes, salt and pepper, flour.
• Mix well and cook stirring until thickened.
• Add to potatoes and water and stir well.
• Simmer 5- 10 minutes.