Dinner for 6
Potato Cheese Soup
This Mexican potato soup combines roasted peppers, tomatoes, broth, milk, and queso fresco in one warm, savory pot.
Typical price
$10.34for 4 servings
$2.58 per serving$10.34 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyAppetizersLunchesDinnersSnacksCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 anaheim or poblano peppers
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 1 lb potatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 lb roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 lb queso fresco cheese
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Broil the peppers on a baking sheet at 500 F for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart pot and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Peel and chop the roasted peppers, then simmer them with the milk for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the queso fresco until warmed through.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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