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Active Time
20 min
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Total Time
35 min
Enriched with coarsely mashed potatoes, this lively soup makes for an easy supper. Serve the Accompaniments in separate bowls for an interactive touch.
Ingredients
Makes 6 main-course servings
Step 1
Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion, jalapeño, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Step 3
Add broth, water, and potatoes to onion mixture and cover pot, then bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 4
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
Step 5
Coarsely mash potatoes in pot with a potato masher. Stir in corn and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
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Reviews (43)
Back to TopEasy and delicious! Made as written (seeded the jalapeño), though I used parsley instead of cilantro. Will definitely make again.
judyross
Allentown, PA
10/24/2016
Good and easy. I doubled the jalapeno but because I seeded and sauteed them they lent more flavor than they did heat. I also added 3 sliced cloves of garlic to the last few minutes of the onion sautee, and used a pretty rich homemade chicken stock. This really feels like a "do what you want" kind of soup; since it's so basic it takes additions and substitutions well. Served with all the suggested accompaniments, plus a little sour cream and shredded white cheddar cheese.
lschmidt
Portland, OR
2/18/2014
I love this soup and so does my husband. It's extremely quick to prepare and the avocado is an excellent final touch! I even used bottled jalapeños and it was yummy. BIg thumbs up!
pisceanbuzz
Boston
7/6/2012
This soup was disappointing. I always make a recipe exactly as written the first time. We found this soup kinda bland even with the jalapeno. I will probably not bother with this recipe again.
ceej2002
Minneapolis, MN
1/23/2012
This soup was pretty fantastic -- I didn't have a jalepeño around so I made due with cayenne pepper. I also added some garlic and threw in some shredded bacon along with the cilantro and lime juice. Awesome!
Nira
11/18/2011
Delicious & cheap! We topped our soup with a dallop of light sour cream. Yum! We'll def keep this recipe. -Little Tip: Trader J's has super cheap & delicious FREE RANGE chicken broth :D
d_rawk
California
6/1/2011
Good for a winter evening as the jalapeno heats things up. Super easy. When reheating I added a little bit of milk as it thickened overnight in the fridge.
Anonymous
tallahassee, fl
12/23/2010
I made this exactly as the recipe described. I do that to rate it on its own merit. I thought this was just ok. It needed something to excite the taste buds. The texture was good and the soup was hardy enough. I was disappointed there wasn't more of a bite from the Jalapeño but I don't think that is all that was missing. I may try a chipotle or 2 to give it a smoky flavor.
Anonymous
South Lyon, MI
12/22/2010
美味的,容易上手的。我往常一样ly add black beans & a few more pepper varieties. Sometimes add grilled chicken.
Anonymous
Wilmington, DE
11/21/2010
This soup was so easy to make and it freezes well. I usually do not like the taste of most canned soup because they taste really fake and isn't hearty for a cold winter night, so i usually make a big batch of soup I can freeze. This one didn't get over cooked even after defrosting it in the microwave. It can be a little spicy for those who do not like the taste of spicy. You could forgo the jalapeno, but I kept it in. The heat builds up as you keep eating it.
oliviakates
inland empire, ca
11/21/2010
I have made this 5 different times for 5 different audiences and it has always impressed.
daren1850
11/20/2010
I say 2.5 stars. I did make a few substitutions. I only had russets on hand and I used a can of green chiles as I didn't have a jalepeno. I thought it was good but not as a main dish. I also added a dash of cumin because I heart cumin. I think the addition of rotisserie chicken would be good next time.
laura81
Brooklyn
3/4/2010
This was good, but a little too spicy for my liking; however, I will admit I did not seed the jalapeno because I do like spicy food, but not with this potato soup.
Anonymous
florida
10/22/2009
This was great! Like others, I made some modifications... sauteed some celery and shallots with the jalepeno, added shredded BBQ chicken (leftovers), flavoured with cumin and chili powder, added a bit more potato for some heartiness, and some salsa. Everything else I followed and I always make my soup earlier and let it cool down and thicken before heating it back up. Delish! And even better the next day!
Anonymous
Calgary, AB
9/30/2009
Followed the basic recipe omitting the jalapeno. Added 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. oregano, sprinkle of chili powder, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1 cup extra chunky salsa and topped it off with grated sharp cheddar cheese. Can't wait to have it again!!!!!
Jfen
wilminton, nc
3/29/2009
