Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup

Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Cook: 4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 25, 2019

This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of chiles. Light enough for a simple lunch, it’s also satisfying served as a dinner meal.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup

Yield:8 servings (2 quarts)
Prep:35 min
Cook:4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken stock
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/2 to 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 fully cooked Spanish chorizo link (3 ounces), chopped
  • Optional toppings: Sour cream and cubed avocado
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the chicken stock, potatoes, chiles, 1/4 cup cilantro, serrano pepper and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low for 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to slow cooker. Stir in chorizo and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro; heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and avocado.
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