Caldo De Queso
This caldo de queso is a hearty soup made with cheese, potatoes, and veggies. It's sweet, spicy, salty, and absolutely delicious.
Servings: 8
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces queso fresco cubed
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 3 tomatoes diced
- 1 poblano pepper roasted and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 potatoes cubed
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon paste or powder
- 1 cup hot milk
- Oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes, chicken bouillon, water, and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the hot milk, corn, and peppers. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want it extra spicy, add some fresh jalapeno peppers or green chilies.
- Although this soup isn't thick, feel free to use heavy cream instead of milk to make it creamier.
- Make sure you use hot milk so it doesn't curdle.
- Not a fan of potatoes? Use pasta noodles instead.
- If you don't have chicken bouillon paste or powder, use chicken stock.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 1mg