Locro de papa
Agropur proudly makes some of the world's finest feta cheese, which consistently earns top honors at prestigious US and world competitions. Feta’s tangy flavor and crumbly texture is the perfect complement to this hearty, spiced potato soup.
SERVINGS
Serves eight
PREP TIME
1 hour
INGREDIENTS
Refrito:
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tsp. achiote powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
Soup:
- 12 medium sized potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 8 cups water
- 1-2 cup milk (as needed)
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Salt
Garnish:
- Feta crumbles
- Cilantro
- Hot sauce
DIRECTIONS
In a large soup pot over medium heat, start the refrito by sautéing onion, garlic, pepper, achiote powder and cumin in butter, stirring well, until onions are translucent. Add potatoes to refrito and mix until coated. After about 5 minutes, add water and bring to a boil. Once potatoes are tender, mash in pot with potato masher. Turning heat to low, stir in mozzarella and cilantro. Add milk and salt to taste and desired creaminess. Serve in bowls, topped with feta crumbles, cilantro and your choice of hot sauce.