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Soups & creams

Ecuadorian potato locro

Creamy potato soup with cheese, avocado and a base of annatto.

VegetarianGluten-free

40 minTime
4Servings
FacilDifficulty
EcuadorCuisine

Ingredients

  • 700 g of peeled potatoes in cubes
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of annatto
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 800 g of water or vegetable broth
  • 150 g of milk
  • 150 g of fresh cheese in cubes
  • 1 avocado in wedges
  • Oil, salt and pepper
  • Chopped cilantro

Step-by-step

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  1. Chop onion and garlic 4 sec/speed 5.
  2. Saute with annatto, cumin and oil 6 min/120C/spoon speed.
  3. Add the potatoes in cubes and the broth and cook 22 min/100C/reverse/spoon speed.
  4. Blend partially 10 sec/speed 4 to leave it creamy with pieces.
  5. Add the milk and heat 4 min/90C/reverse/spoon speed.
  6. Adjust the salt and pepper.
  7. Serve very hot with cubes of fresh cheese that melt.
  8. Crown with avocado in wedges and fresh cilantro.

Tips

  • Blend only a part to achieve body without losing texture.
  • The cheese should be added when serving so it barely melts.
  • The fresh avocado balances the creaminess of the soup.

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