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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.

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.

Ingredients

oil, onion, garlic cloves, potatoes, water, milk, salt and pepper, muenster cheese