southwest potato soup with green chiles

2 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Mar 23, 2022

This soup imparts a great southwestern flavor. Serve with a salad and bread as a meal. You can skip the jalapeno and use pepper jack cheese if you prefer.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 green onions, chopped using white and light green parts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk, heated
  • 1/3 cup canned mild green chiles, chopped
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 - fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced (can use minced pickled jalapeno if you prefer)
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (if you prefer, skip the jalapeno and use pepper jack cheese)

How To Make southwest potato soup with green chiles

  • Step 1
    In a dutch oven, saute green onions in butter over medium heat. When onions have softened, add flour and cook for approx. 3-4 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the hot milk to the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the soup begins to bubble.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to low and add chiles and diced potatoes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Step 4
    Simmer for approx. 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender. Remove 1 cup of soup and puree in a blender and return puree to pot. Add the jalapeno pepper and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Serve soup with cheese sprinkled on top and add additional chopped green onion for garnish.

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