LOCRO (ECUADORIAN POTATO-CHEESE SOUP)
Found online; posting for ZWT 7-South America (Ecuador). Recipe states: Locro is a nourishing potato-cheese soup that is popular in Ecuador and Peru. A soup with the same name is found in Argentina, but Argentine locro is a vegetable and meat stew.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil or butter over medium flame in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic and simmer until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the potatoes, water or stock, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are falling apart, 30-45 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes up a bit with the back of a spoon to thicken the soup, leaving it a little chunky.
- Remove the soup from heat and stir in the cheese.
- Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
- *Variations:.
- A handful of corn kernels is often added to this soup. Use about 1 cup and add after the soup has simmered for about 20-30 minutes.
- Chopped avocado is often used as a garnish.
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Salm Salm
[email protected]This was the best locro soup I've ever had.
ilohzidane zidane
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Sayed Miah
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any fan of Ecuadorian cuisine.
Pratistha Devkota
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.
Usama Khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.
Maryam Kookie
[email protected]This soup is even better the next day!
Chanpa Subedi
[email protected]I added some chopped cilantro to my soup for extra flavor.
MF Khan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
Triple X Josh
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with all fresh ingredients.
Anasali Anasali
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
reigh dominguez
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture.
Shrestha Sanjeep
[email protected]This was my first time making locro soup, and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and my family loved it.
Dre Benasty
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my locro soup turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two bowls!
Wilson Buti
[email protected]This locro soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the cheese added a wonderful creaminess. I will definitely be making this soup again.