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Rustic Veggie Soup with Cheese Cubes, or Carol's Caldo con Queso

Caldo con Queso or Cheese and Potato Broth Soup

My name is Donna and I am a soup-a-holic.

As soon as there is a chill in the air every autumn, I begin daydreaming about soups. Creamy soups. Brothy soups. Spicy soups. Anything made into soups. And what's better than a steamy bowl of veggie soup? A steamy bowl of veggie soup with cheese cubes!

One of my current obsessions is this soup. It has chunks of all kinds of veggies in a flavorful broth. But what makes this soup craveable is the chunks of cheese added in just before serving. And not just any cheese, but a non-melting kind of cheese like queso fresco. The chunks of cheese become little flavor sponges and soak up the broth and become soft and tender and, well . . . my mouth is watering just typing these words!

My dad is one of those folks with impeccable, classic taste in everything, even food. When we go to my favorite restaurant on the planet, El Charro, their Caldo de Queso soup is one of his favorites, and he orders it almost every time I am with him.

So, on my recent visit home, mom and I decided to try a home version. Result: Bliss in a Bowl! The key is the cheese, and cutting it into small cubes and tossing them in at the last minute. My mom is one of those amazing cooks who can adapt recipes from just tasting them. I love to be with her when she experiments in the kitchen - we have a great time laughing, tasting, conspiring together.

So here, southwest food fans, is Carol's latest creation for your culinary pleasure!

CALDO DE QUESO

Serves 6 to 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
½ tablespoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cups veggie stock or chicken stock
Kernels from one corn cob ( about 1 cup)
2 medium red potatoes, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup roasted green chiles, diced
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons milk
8 ounces quesco fresco, diced
8 ounces panela or medium cheddar cheese, diced

Sautee onion, carrot, celery and garlic in oil until all veggies are beginning to soften. Add stock, potatoes, corn, green chiles and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft.

In a separate pan, cook flour in butter until a pale brown color. Stir in milk. Add mixture into soup. Add cheese just before serving.

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  1. Megan

    October 15, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    My goodness - I love soup, too - and with cheese? Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Donna

      October 17, 2011 at 1:35 pm

      Hey Megan - so happy it's soup season!

      Reply
  2. Kalyn

    October 16, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Oh my, sounds just heavenly. There used to be a SLC restaurant called El Charro. I went there with my grandparents a lot back in the day!

    Reply
    • Donna

      October 16, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks Kalyn - When I get rich I am going to fly you there for dinner some day ~ I know you'd love it!

      Reply
  3. Katee

    October 16, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Try the restaurant Zoup! (maybe there's one in your area) They have 12 different soups every day and around 100 total different recipes. Also, recipe looks very yummy!

    Reply
    • Donna

      October 16, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks Katee - No Zoup in my area, I'm sorry to say!

      Reply
  4. Ann

    October 16, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Holy Cow! That looks absolutely incredible! I'm with you - I'm all about soups this fall!

    Reply
    • Donna

      October 17, 2011 at 6:18 am

      Hey Ann - Thanks so much - do try!

      Reply
  5. Carol

    October 17, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Hi, Donna! You've just reminded me how good our soup was. The down side, however, is that Dad now says we don't need to go out anymore because our homemade version was even better than theirs.

    What a dilemma!

    Reply
    • Donna

      October 18, 2011 at 8:20 am

      I am sorry to say that I agree with him - ours WAS much better! But please remember there is lots more yummy stuff on that menu!!!

      Reply
  6. Beverly

    February 03, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I have a recipe for Colombian Soup - Aji Ajoco. It is made with chicken, 3 different kinds of potatoes, corn, peas. Top with sour cream, avocado and guascas.

    Reply
    • Donna

      February 08, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Beverly - Your soup sounds terrific!

      Reply
  7. Carol Hicks

    February 12, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Thanks for the reminder. I think I'll make him for a valentine's lunch. If it were only red . . .

    Reply
  8. Carol Hicks

    February 12, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Thanks for the reminder. I think I'll make him some for a valentine's lunch. If it were only red . . .

    Reply

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