Name: Potato and Green Chile Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 28 ounces canned roasted Hatch green chile peppers, diced; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

A vibrant and comforting soup that blends the earthy goodness of potatoes with the fiery kick of roasted green chiles, creating a Southwest-inspired culinary experience. Perfect garnished with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.

Follow The Directions

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Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent. (5 minutes)

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Add garlic and cook until fragrant. (1 minute)

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Stir in potatoes and cook. (1 minute)

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Sprinkle in flour and stir until smooth. Cook, stirring continuously, until browned but not burned. (1 minute)

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Slowly pour in broth and stir until well incorporated. Bring to a simmer. (5 minutes)

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Cover and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender, do not allow to boil. (30 minutes)

08

Step

Stir in chile peppers, milk, cumin, oregano, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then immediately remove from heat; do not allow to boil. (5 minutes)

09

Step

Add Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Season with pepper and serve. (2 minutes)

For a creamier soup, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
Adjust the amount of green chiles to your desired level of spiciness.
Consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper, more complex flavor.
Garnish with sour cream, chopped chives, green onions, crumbled bacon, or a dollop of guacamole.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Cesar Dach
Jun 30, 2025
This soup is amazing! The perfect balance of creamy and spicy.
Curtis Schaefer
Jun 29, 2025
My family loves this recipe. It's become a staple in our house.
Ashly Gibson
Jun 23, 2025
Easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Bernadette Maggio
Jun 21, 2025
I added a can of diced tomatoes and it was even better!

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