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Poblano, Sweet Potato, and Queso Fresco Soup

This is a great soup for the cooler nights. It‚‘s an easy weeknight meal for the whole family. You could add some shredded chicken to add a protein source. This has some good flavor and just a little spice. The recipe to roast the peppers is added in the link below.

Serves 4 Prep 15 min Total 30 min
Poblano, Sweet Potato, and Queso Fresco Soup

Ingredients

Scale:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup roughly chopped white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 cups chopped Roma tomato
  • 4 cups peeled and chopped sweet potato
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup almond milk, room temperature
  • 3 poblano chiles, roasted and sliced in strips
  • 1 1/2 cups queso fresco, cubed

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion and garlic.

  3. 3

    Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomato.

  5. 5

    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  6. 6

    Add vegetable broth, sweet potato, oregano, black pepper, and cilantro.

  7. 7

    Bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add milk and chile strips.

  9. 9

    Boil for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Remove from heat, add cheese cubes, cover pot to soften cheese.

  11. 11

    Let sit for about 4 minutes.

  12. 12

    Garnish with cilantro, Serve.

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