Creamy Chile Con Queso Soup

Creamy Chile Con Queso Soup / Photo by Lynn’s Recipes

Creamy Chile Con Queso Soup

• YIELD: 6 Servings
• PREP: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 5 tbsps butter
• 1 1/2 cups onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups potatoes
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 7 ozs green chile
• 1 tsp fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano; cook for 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, potatoes and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add green chiles, cream and cheese. Heat until cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro.