Quinoa and cheese soup

Name: Quinoa and cheese soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of oil; 1/2 white onion (diced, about 1 cup ); 4 garlic cloves (crushed); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon achiote powder; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 5-6 potatoes (peeled and cut in small chunks, about 2 lbs of potatoes); 1 cup uncooked quinoa (pre-washed (1 cup = 6 ounces = 170 grams)); 8 cups water or broth; 1 cup milk (add more if the soup is too thick); 2 cups grated or crumbled queso fresco (can also use mozzarella or feta cheese); 4 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro or parsley to garnish; Salt and pepper to taste; Avocado slices; Aji hot sauce; Chopped green onions or chives

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Quinoa and cheese soup recipe made with quinoa, potatoes, cheese, milk, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, achiote, and topped with cilantro and avocado.

Updated at: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:11:07 GMT