Locro (Ecuadoran Potato-Cheese Soup) Recipe

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Locro (Ecuadoran Potato-Cheese Soup)
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil or butter over medium flame in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic and simmer until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, water or stock, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are falling apart, 30-45 minutes.
  4. Mash the potatoes up a bit with the back of a spoon to thicken the soup, leaving it a little chunky.
  5. Remove the soup from heat and stir in the cheese.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
  7. *Variations:.
  8. 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.
  9. Chopped avocado is often used as a garnish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.51 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.75g 23%
Cholesterol 18.9mg 6%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Potassium 555.09mg 12%
Total Carbs 30.09g 10%
Sugars 7.91g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.19g 17%
Protein 8.4g 17%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 245.6mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.64 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.99g 23%
Cholesterol 5.11mg 6%
Sodium 57.31mg 9%
Potassium 150.05mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.13g 10%
Sugars 2.14g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 17%
Protein 2.27g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 44%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 66.4mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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