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
- 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
- Protein 15.09 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.82 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.13 g High
- Trans Fat 0.5 g High
- Cholesterol 85.26 mg High
- Sodium 1005.46 mg High
- Fiber 3.7 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 153.3 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source
- Potassium 609.15 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 206.96 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.09 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source
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.
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