How to Make Authentic Ecuadorian Locro de Papa - A Hearty and Comforting 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 dice the potatoes into small cubes.

Chop the onions and mince the garlic.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.

Stir in milk and cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

Cooking Techniques

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