Locro Ecuatoriano

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Locro is a hearty potato-cheese soup that is popular in Ecuador and Peru. Top with sliced avocado to serve.

Submitted by Sctweigle
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced

  • 1 ½ pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and diced

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • 1 cup milk

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Stir potatoes, chicken stock, and milk with the onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender and falling apart, 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. Mash potatoes lightly to help thicken the soup, while keeping some chunks in the soup. Remove pot from heat and stir cheese into the soup to melt.

Cook's Notes:

Water can be used in place of chicken stock, if needed.

Either queso fresco or mozzarella cheese can replace the Muenster cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
15g Fat
26g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 679mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 462mg 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.