Locro De Papa

Locro De Papa
Ecuador
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated cheese (queso fresco or similar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Avocado slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Base

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add Vegetables

Add the diced potatoes and carrot to the pot.

Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add Broth

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer until the potatoes and carrot are tender, about 20 minutes.

Blend the Soup

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender, blend, and return it to the pot.)

Add Dairy and Seasonings

Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream.

Add the grated cheese and ground cumin.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer

Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls.

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and avocado slices.

Enjoy your meal!