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Caldo de queso sonorense (Sonoran cheese soup)

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A light potato and green chile broth with milk and cubes of regional fresh cheese that melt as you serve it.

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Caldo de queso sonorense (Sonoran cheese soup): A light potato and green chile broth with milk and cubes of regional fresh cheese that melt as you serve it.
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⏱ 40 min🍽 4 servings📊 Easy🏷 Commonly associated🌱 Vegetarian
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
25 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

A humble, comforting dish from the mountains and valleys of Sonora, cooked with whatever was on hand: potato, roasted green chile, and the fresh cheese from the ranches. It's everyday food that makes the most of the regional cheese and is served with a flour tortilla.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the onion and tomato until they form a base.

  2. 2

    Add the chile strips and the potatoes; stir for a couple of minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in the broth and cook until the potato is tender.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat, add the milk, and warm through without letting it boil.

  5. 5

    Divide the cheese cubes among the bowls and ladle the soup over them so they melt.

Cooking tips

  • Put cheese in the serving bowl and pour hot broth over it to retain soft pieces.

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