Sopa de Papa (Colombian Potato Soup)

🧂 Ingredients

• 6 medium Potatoes
• 6 cups Water or Chicken Broth
• 2 cups Milk
• 50g (about 3.5 tablespoons) Butter
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1/2 bunch Fresh Cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Add the water or chicken broth, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

   ⏱️ 10 minutes
2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes. They should easily break apart.

   ⏱️ 20-25 minutes
3. 3

   Once tender, carefully remove about half of the potato pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the remaining potatoes directly in the pot until mostly smooth but with some small lumps remaining. This creates a creamy base with texture.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
4. 4

   Return the reserved potato pieces to the pot. Stir in the milk and butter. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the soup is heated through. Do not boil after adding the milk, as it may curdle.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
5. 5

   Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro for added freshness.

   ⏱️ 1 minute
6. 6

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with the remaining fresh cilantro.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓For an extra creamy soup, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring some to a regular blender (vent the lid and cover with a towel).
• ✓Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or broth if the soup is too thick.
• ✓Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

🔄 Variations

• Add shredded cheese (like mozzarella or queso fresco) to the soup in the last few minutes of cooking until melted.
• Stir in a dollop of heavy cream for an even richer soup.
• For a heartier meal, add cooked shredded chicken or small pieces of cooked sausage.

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving