Best Easy Sopa de Papa Recipe

Creamy potato soup seasoned with roasted chiles and Mexican spices. This vegetarian, comforting family soup is a healthy, budget-friendly starter or light meal.

Cook 45 min Difficulty EASY 235 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • russet potatoes 4 cups
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
  • roasted poblano chile 1 pieces
  • carrot 1 pieces
  • celery 2 stalks
  • vegetable broth 4 cups
  • whole milk 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • ground cumin 1 tsp
  • dried oregano 1 tsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 37 g 63%
Protein 6 g 10%
Fat 7 g 27%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery, sauté until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add diced russet potatoes, sprinkle with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes, letting spices bloom.

  3. 3

    Add roasted poblano chile and vegetable broth. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Carefully use a blender or immersion blender to puree half the soup for creaminess, leaving the rest chunky for texture.

  5. 5

    Return pot to low heat, stir in whole milk, and simmer for 5 minutes to warm through. Adjust seasoning, then serve hot garnished as desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Russet potatoes are the foundational ingredient in Sopa de Papa, providing both creamy texture and mild flavor. Their starchy consistency is what gives the soup its signature body.
Q. Which ingredient adds a distinctive Mexican flavor?
The roasted poblano chile is crucial for delivering smoky, subtle heat and authentic Mexican flavor to the soup. Cumin and oregano also enhance those regional notes.
Q. How do I avoid overcooking the potatoes?
Keep the simmer gentle after the initial boil and check the potatoes after 20 minutes. They should be tender but not mushy, which prevents the soup from becoming overly thick or gluey.
Q. What are the nutrition details per serving?
Each serving of Sopa de Papa contains about 235 kcal, with carbohydrates contributing 63%, protein 10%, and fat 27%. It delivers 37g carbs, 6g protein, and 7g fat per 320g serving.
Q. Is Sopa de Papa suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, this recipe is fully vegetarian. All ingredients used are plant-based or dairy, and there is no meat or poultry present.
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