Potato soup with green chiles

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2-(up to)
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1smallOnion; chopped (up to)
2Cloves garlic; chopped
½teaspoonCumin
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1pinchOregano
2mediumsPotatoes; peeled, diced
8Whole roasted; peeled green chiles; chopped (or about 2/3 c; use canned if you must)
5cupsChicken broth

Directions

Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan, add onion and garlic, cover, cook over low heat until the onion wilts (about 5 min). Turn up the heat to medium, uncover, and add cumin and pepper. When the onion starts to brown (2 min?), add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.

Options:

Add some chopped jalapenos with the green chiles for more heat.

Top with chopped cilantro and/or shredded cheese.

Add ½ C sour cream and stir well just before serving. Michael Bowers, Internet: mikeb@...

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