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A black bowl of Sopa de Papa, a vibrant Mexican potato soup with cilantro garnish, sits on a gray cloth napkin with a spoon beside it. Above, a small bowl holds dried herbs and fresh cilantro on a light marble surface.
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Sopa de Papa

Traditional Mexican potato soup made with a simple tomato caldillo broth. Potatoes simmer in a base of blended tomatoes, onion, and garlic with cilantro and oregano. Comforting, simple, and ready in 30 minutes.
10 minutos
20 minutos
30 minutos
4 people
Calories: 32kcal

Ingredientes

Caldillo (broth):

  • 2 large tomatoes or 3 Roma tomatoes
  • ½ white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Soup:

  • 5 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (about 1 inch)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water chicken broth also works
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Mexican oregano preferred
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Toppings (optional):

  • Crumbled queso fresco or Cotija
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Sliced avocado
  • Extra fresh cilantro

Instrucciones

  • Blend the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until completely smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Pour in the blended mixture (it will splatter). Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep red and the raw tomato smell is gone.
  • Add the cubed potatoes, broth or water, oregano, and cilantro sprig. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot with fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and warm tortillas.

Notas

  • Yukon Gold or waxy potatoes hold their shape best. Russets work but break apart more.
  • Don't skip frying the caldillo. This step develops all the flavor.
  • Use hot broth if possible to keep the temperature up.
  • Check potatoes at 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • For a spicier soup, blend a jalapeño or serrano with the tomatoes.
  • Add a handful of fideo or small pasta for sopa de papa con fideo.
  • Stores in the fridge up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrición

Ración: 1serving | Calorías: 32kcal | Carbohidratos: 8g | Proteina: 1g | Grasa: 0.2g | Grasa saturada: 0.03g | Grasa polinsaturada: 0.1g | Grasa monosaturada: 0.03g | Sodio: 944mg | Potasio: 181mg | Fibra: 1g | Azúcar: 4g | Vitamina A: 1055IU | Vitamina C: 10mg | Calcio: 20mg | Hierro: 0.4mg
Course: Soup
Cocina: Mexican
Dieta: Vegan
Palabra clave: potatoes
Author: Alejandra Graf
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