Dinner for 8
Mexican Potato Cheese Soup
This creamy potato soup simmers potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and stock before melting cheese into the hot broth.
Typical price
$8.90for 4 servings
$2.23 per serving$8.90 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 24 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.81 | |
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 white onion
- 3 large jalapeños
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 lb yellow or red potatoes
- 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 lb monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- thinly sliced scallions and tortilla chips (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 6-quart pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion and jalapeños for 8 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes, tomatoes, and stock, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the milk and heat gently for 8 minutes without boiling.
- Add the shredded cheese in handfuls, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Top each bowl with scallions and tortilla chips if desired.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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