Quick & Easy Caldo de Queso (Mexican Potato & Cheese Soup)

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I don’t know about you, but as soon as the weather starts to cool down, even a little bit, my mind turns to soup!

Growing up, my babysitter made soup for us every day. Literally, Every. Single. Day. It was the best! Even my mom recalls coming to pick up my sister and I, and sitting down for her own bowl before we left. And having grown up on the border of Mexico, they were, of course, traditional Mexican soups. Pozole, Sopa de Fideo, and, one of my favorites, Caldo de Queso (which translates into Cheese Soup). Made with diced potatoes, tomatoes, and green chilies, then topped with cheese, this soup is hearty and delicious!

I wish I could say that I learned how to cook these wonderful dishes myself, but sadly, I did not. Thinking back, I can’t recall a single memory of watching my sitter even make the soups. It was like little elves came and did it while we weren’t looking.

One day, long after I’d grown up and moved out on my own, I had a craving for the delicious taste of my youth, specifically Caldo de Queso. Having no idea how that lovely woman made this delicious dish, I decided to just try and figure it out myself. And it doesn’t disappoint (if I do say so myself).

To start, you’ll need: chicken broth, milk, potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and, of course, cheese!

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots, then add everything (minus the cheese) to a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked. It’s just that easy!

Then add shredded cheese and allow the cheese to melt to ooey gooey perfection! (I like to put my cheese on the bottom of the bowl, before I ladle in the soup. I think the cheese melts faster and better that way).

Is your mouth watering yet? Try this recipe for yourself!

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Quick & Easy Caldo de Queso (Mexican Potato and Cheese Soup)

A traditional Mexican soup filled with heart potatoes and carrots, flavorful broth, and melty cheese.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 32 oz chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2-3 potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• shredded cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings people Ingredients 32 oz chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 2-3 potatoes 2 carrots 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 4 oz can diced green chilies shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Peel and dice potatoes and carrots in to bite-sized pieces
2. Add potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, chilies, broth, and milk to a large pot and bring to a boil
3. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through
4. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese.
5. Allow cheese to melt and then enjoy!

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