Tex Mex Potato Soup
Tex Mex Potato Soup blends silky pureed potatoes with sautéed bell peppers, green chiles, and bits of ham for a lightly spicy, hearty bowl. Enriched with a touch of cream and egg yolk for body, it’s finished with melty cheddar on top. Ideal for a cozy weeknight or a comforting lunch when you want bold Southwest flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex Mex Potato Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the potatoes in water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a skillet, sauté the onion, green pepper, and red pepper in butter for 10 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the ham, green chilies, white pepper, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute more. Set aside.
- 3
In a blender, blend the potatoes with the chicken broth until smooth. Pour into the sautéed vegetable mixture.
- 4
Heat the soup just to a boil. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with the heavy cream. Stir in 1/2 cup of the hot soup, then stir the yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Warm the soup gently without boiling. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Calories 297.96 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 15.09 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 20.1 g 7%
- Total Fat 17.82 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.13 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.5 g High --
- Cholesterol 85.26 mg High 28%
- Sodium 989.18 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 158.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 609.04 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 120.51 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 37.88 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tex Mex Potato Soup is a Tex Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 297.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex Mex Potato Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Tex Mex Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, Eggs, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Tex Mex Potato Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tex Mex Potato Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex Mex Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tex Mex Potato Soup healthy?
- Tex Mex Potato Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 297.96 calories and 15.09 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 989.18 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.13 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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