Tex Mex Potato Soup

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Spicy and rich potato soup.

Submitted by Bob Cody
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 4 ounces chopped ham

  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and reserve.

  2. In a skillet, saute onion, green and red pepper in butter for 10 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the ham, green chilies, white pepper and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute longer. Reserve.

  3. In a blender, combine the potatoes and chicken broth and blend until smooth. Add to the sauteed vegetable mixture.

  4. Heat soup just to boiling. Beat the egg yolk with the heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup hot soup, stir yolk mixture back into sauce pan. Gently heat soup, but do not boil. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219 Calories
13g Fat
18g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 488mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.