Recipe for Locro de Papa (Ecuadorian Potato Soup)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

Chop the onion and garlic.

Heat oil in a pot and fry the onion and garlic with salt.

Add the diced potatoes and pour in water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 14 to 20 minutes.

Blend the mixture until smooth for a creamier texture.

Stir in cilantro and serve hot, garnished with avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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