Tex Mex Potato Soup

Rating: 4.45 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Spicy and rich potato soup.

By Christine L.
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and reserve.

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  • In a skillet, saute onion, green and red pepper in butter for 10 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the ham, green chilies, white pepper and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute longer. Reserve.

  • In a blender, combine the potatoes and chicken broth and blend until smooth. Add to the sauteed vegetable mixture.

  • Heat soup just to boiling. Beat the egg yolk with the heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup hot soup, stir yolk mixture back into sauce pan. Gently heat soup, but do not boil. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
219.3 calories; 8.2 g protein; 17.7 g carbohydrates; 68.8 mg cholesterol; 379.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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SUPERCORDS
Rating: 5 stars
01/15/2004
I used this recipe as a solid base to create my own personal version. I used only jalepeno pepper for both taste and a little heat. I also blended in cilantro lime some raw carrot and a little cream cheese with the potato/broth mixture. I'm a big fan of garlic so I chopped up several cloves to simmer with the onions. I can't tell you how fantastic this turned out. I even froze some for later and am eating it now as I type. Still tastes amazing. Never be afraid to get off the beaten track of your recipe and do your own thing:) Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Susan Herbert
Rating: 3 stars
02/04/2011
This soup was ok. For me the ham didn't really fit into the Tex Mex flavors. My bf said it tasted like someone from Wisconsin tried to do a southwestern soup. I think I'll do this again with a little shrimp in place of the ham. Read More
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(11)
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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SUPERCORDS
Rating: 5 stars
01/15/2004
I used this recipe as a solid base to create my own personal version. I used only jalepeno pepper for both taste and a little heat. I also blended in cilantro lime some raw carrot and a little cream cheese with the potato/broth mixture. I'm a big fan of garlic so I chopped up several cloves to simmer with the onions. I can't tell you how fantastic this turned out. I even froze some for later and am eating it now as I type. Still tastes amazing. Never be afraid to get off the beaten track of your recipe and do your own thing:) Read More
Helpful
(27)
SUPERCORDS
Rating: 5 stars
01/15/2004
I used this recipe as a solid base to create my own personal version. I used only jalepeno pepper for both taste and a little heat. I also blended in cilantro lime some raw carrot and a little cream cheese with the potato/broth mixture. I'm a big fan of garlic so I chopped up several cloves to simmer with the onions. I can't tell you how fantastic this turned out. I even froze some for later and am eating it now as I type. Still tastes amazing. Never be afraid to get off the beaten track of your recipe and do your own thing:) Read More
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(27)
SPOCKS2
Rating: 4 stars
01/03/2004
An excellent and flavorful soup. I've made it several times without the meat and substituting water for the broth for a vegetarian alternative. I also added several cloves of garlic and extra red and green and also yellow pepper. Yummy every time thanks! Read More
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BNBKLADY
Rating: 5 stars
11/25/2007
This soup was wonderful! I will definitely be making again. Loved the spice! Read More
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SweetBasil
Rating: 4 stars
01/11/2005
My husband said "That's potato soup!" I did not puree the potatoes as we like a little more chunky consistancy and they were already falling apart a bit anyway. Wonderful flavor and so comforting on a cold rainy night! Read More
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Beeje
Rating: 5 stars
11/07/2005
SO GOOD! The only thing I changed was to use 2% milk instead of cream (it worked just fine) and smoked sausage we buy locally instead of ham. (not much of a ham fan) The flavors were great this is a real comfort food! Read More
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Susan Herbert
Rating: 3 stars
02/03/2011
This soup was ok. For me the ham didn't really fit into the Tex Mex flavors. My bf said it tasted like someone from Wisconsin tried to do a southwestern soup. I think I'll do this again with a little shrimp in place of the ham. Read More
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Karen
Rating: 4 stars
12/13/2010
Good spicy soup. Used smoked sausage as suggested. I'll leave the potatoes chunkier next time. Read More
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Manda
Rating: 5 stars
10/07/2011
This is good and very filling. I like the spice of it; the peppers add a really bright flavor to this creamy soup. Read More
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fabeverydayblog
Rating: 5 stars
11/14/2017
A delicious easy soup. I would be interested in trying it with bacon instead of ham next time. Read More
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