Ecuadorian locro de papa with cheese, avocado and cilantro

Ecuador · Ecuadorian

Locro de Papa

Ecuadorian potato soup with cheese, avocado and achiote.

  • Ecuadorian
  • 50 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Ecuador

Cuisine

Ecuadorian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Total

50 min

1 version

Makes 4 bowls of potato soup.

Mash some potatoes in the pot for a naturally creamy texture.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

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Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Creamy potato soup with milk, cheese, avocado and achiote.

Milk and cheese declare dairy and lactose.

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 900 g potatoes
  • 140 g onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 g ground achiote
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 900 ml water
  • 250 ml milk Contains milk and lactose.
  • 160 g fresh cheese Contains milk and lactose.
  • 1 avocado
  • 8 g fresh cilantro
  • 6 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook aromatics

    Cook onion, garlic and achiote in oil until soft.

  2. Add potatoes

    Add potatoes, water and salt, then simmer until tender.

  3. Mash lightly

    Mash part of the potatoes to thicken the soup.

  4. Add dairy

    Stir in milk and cheese and warm gently.

  5. Serve

    Top with avocado and cilantro.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use another potato?

Yes. Use a floury potato if you want a thicker soup.

Can I add avocado later?

Yes. Add avocado only when serving.