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IdahoŽ Potato and Huitlacoche Soup with Oaxaca Cheese Croutons
 Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission
 
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 25 Min. What you need:
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1/2 Spanish onion, chopped * 1/2 jalapeņo pepper, diced * 2 large IdahoŽ potatoes, peeled and diced * 12 oz. huitlacoche (canned) * 2 quart chicken stock or water * salt, to taste * pepper, to taste Croutons * 8 oz. Oaxaca cheese (Chihuahua) or other similar to mozzarella * 1/2 c. flour * 1 egg, lightly beaten * 1 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs * olive oil * If you can't find huitlacoche, mushrooms are a good substitute, especially Portobello mushrooms with their stronger flavor. What to do:
1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan and cook onion and jalapeņo pepper until soft, 2-3 min. Add potatoes, huitlacoche and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
2. Let soup rest for 5 min. Carefully blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary. 3. Croutons: Prepare croutons by cutting cheese into 1/2-in. squares. Dip in flour, then in eggs and then in bread crumbs. Fry cheese in olive oil until golden brown, about 30-45 seconds. 4. Reheat soup if necessary and serve garnished with cheese croutons. * Recipe courtesy of Julian Medina, Executive Chef, Zocala, New York City. |
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