Dinner for 4
Potato Poblano Soup
Potatoes and roasted poblanos simmer with onion, garlic, and broth before the soup is finished with panela cheese.
Typical price
$11.47for 4 servings
$2.87 per serving$11.47 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 5 | $3.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz potatoes
- 5 oz poblano peppers
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water (optional)
- 1 sprig cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
- 8 oz panela cheese
Steps
- Cook the poblanos in 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, then chop them.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pot and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, poblanos, chicken broth, water, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the cilantro, stir in the panela cheese, and simmer for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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