Sonora Cheese Soup
Caldo de Queso
Recipe Yield
6 to 8 servings
Cooking time
40 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola or safflower oil
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds potatoes about 4 medium, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion
- 1 ripe medium-sized tomato cored and diced without discarding seeds and juices
- 4 fresh Anaheim or poblano chiles about 1 pound, charred or roasted, sweated, peeled, seeded and cut into strips
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt or to taste
- 4 cups homemade chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 pound queso regional fresco de Sonora or queso fresco
To Prepare
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot. When hot, add the potatoes and onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato, prepared Anaheim or poblano chiles, and salt, and cook until the ingredients are softened, 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender and the broth has thickened a bit. Taste and adjust salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low, slowly add the milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Gradually crumble the cheese into the simmering soup and stir until cheese is completely melted – or serve in bowls with cubes of the cheese in the bowls adding the soup on top. Taste again for salt and serve hot.
Comments
182comments inSonora Cheese Soup
Toni
Feb 03
I’m going to fix this soup it looks delicious.I have your Cookbook Treasures of the Mexican. Table
Pati Jinich
Feb 08
I hope you’ll love the soup as much as I do and that you are having fun with all those recipes, thanks so much Toni!
Gina Goulart
Jan 27
Such a flavorful soup. Love it!!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
So happy to hear Gina!
Georgina Guajardo
Jan 25
Sounds delicious, can I make this without potatoes? I’m on a low carb diet or is there a low carb alternative? Thanks
Pati Jinich
Jan 27
You can try Georgina, just keep in mind that your soup will not thicken at all and it will have more the consistency of a broth; the flavor will be there though 😉
Jessica Aréchiga Rodríguez
Jan 24
Me encanta esta sopa
Pati Jinich
Jan 27
A mi tambien 😉
Sheila G
Jan 24
So glad I signed up for your newsletter. This soup is a keeper! Just made it and everyone in my family loved it. The flavor is outstanding. I used an immersion blender too (as a few other reviewers mentioned). Simple and delicious. Thank you Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jan 27
My pleasure Sheila, so glad you liked it!
Julie
Oct 03
My new favorite soup (sorry, Ina).
🙂 I make it every 10 days or so. I purée it and it turns into a silky, creamy, warm delight!
Thank you!
Pati Jinich
Oct 05
Yay! I heard from someone else as well about pureeing it, such I great idea I might try soon 😉
julie
Oct 10
That was me, Pati! Somehow I double-posted from Julie and Bubz. Sorry. But I just had a bowl for lunch and am so happy. I do hope you’ll try it puréed.
Take care!
Bubz
Sep 21
I made this once and loved it; ended up pureeing it due to some throat issues. Delicious—like a mildly spiced potato soup. Making again tomorrow! A new favorite.
Pati Jinich
Oct 05
So glad you liked it, and I love the idea of pureeing it, thanks for sharing!
Jacqui
Mar 12
I absolutely love this soup. Thank you so much for introducing it to me and everyone. I’ve made it multiple times and it just gets better each time. The poblano peppers just give it so much flavor.
Pati Jinich
Mar 13
So glad you liked it Jacqui, it is such a warm and filling soup!
Marcia
Feb 04
Can you freeze this cheese soup???
Pati Jinich
Mar 23
To be honest I am not a big fan of freezing anything with potatoes Marcia, I would rather half the recipe so there will not be leftovers 😉
miranda
Jan 30
Me gusta esta sopa increìble. I added a liitle pork sausage to appeal to the meat lovers in my family. Muchìsimo gracias. Desde Dallas, Texas
Pati Jinich
Mar 17
Yummy idea, bravo Miranda!
Cecilia Perez
Jan 29
This caldo recipe reminded us of the bowl we had at “mom and pop” restaurant in Alamos Sonora! It was delicious and so happy to have tried your recipe, mucho gracias
Pati Jinich
Mar 17
So glad you liked it Cecilia 😉
Gloria H. Salazar
Jan 28
Me encantó el caldo de papa con queso. Gracias
Pati Jinich
Mar 17
Me da muchisimo gusto Gloria, un abrazo!
Dwight Bird
Jan 28
Love it!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
So glad!
Nancy
Jan 28
I can’t wait to make this !!!
Thank you Patti for caring and sharing your recipes. Love you bunches and am searching were to get you cook books.
Love & Blessings Always Nancy Walters
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Thanks for so much kindness Nancy! Follow this link to find many options to purchase the cookbooks, gracias! http://patijinich.com/cookbook/
Sean Bagley
Jan 27
I will be making this! As a vegetarian I’ll just swap out the chicken stock for veggie. Thanks Pati!!!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Sounds like a plan, enjoy!
Maria J. from KC
Jan 27
I’m going to make it this weekend, being so cold, it’s going to be perfect! 🥶😋
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Hope you liked it Maria!
Gloria
Jan 23
Me encantó la sopa de papa .Gracias desde Ensenada, Baja California
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Me da muchisimo gusto Gloria, gracias a ti!
Patt O'Neil
Jan 13
I love this soup. I’ve made it a couple of times, but I had only written the recipe from the television show. It’s good to finally have a copy to put in my recipe binder.
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Glad you got it Patt, you can print all my recipes here from the website 🙂
Susan Stone
Jan 13
This soup sounds wonderful! Unfortunately I don’t eat potatoes (not diabetic friendly), but I have figured that I could substitute rutabagas and the soup would turn out well. Thank you for inspiring this person who is just learning to appreciate soups.
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Glad you could adapt this recipe to your dietary needs Susan 🙂
Diana
Jan 13
I just stumbled across this recipe and plan to make the soup next week. My grandparents were from Sonora and my abuelita used to make this served with her enormous Sonoran tortillas.
Gracias, Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Yes, the sobaqueras, yum!
Martin Peraza
Jan 12
My wife makes the Sonoran soup it it delicious
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Lucky you 😉
Sharon
Jan 12
Love this soup and have looked for this soup recipe for years. Many moons ago I lived in Ensenada and I had friends that made this soup and called it Sopa de Crudos.
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Hope you like mine Sharon!
Cecilia Romero
Jan 12
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I follow you and I’m always excited to see what you bring to the table. I love how you travel all over to show us diversity in foods.
I love trying your recipes on my husband and he’s never been disappointed. ❤️
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Thanks for your sweet message Cecilia, and to your husband for his willingness to try, haha!
Mrs Reynolds
Nov 18
Thank you VERY much for this lovely soup recipe, Pati! I normally tweak recipes, but resisted in this case to make your version exactly and I’m so glad I did. Everyone in my family is crazy about it. Please also know that I am very grateful to you for the many beautiful and creative ways you advance recognition and celebration of cultural And gastronomical diversity in the US and beyond….
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
This is SO sweet of you, thanks so much!
Esteban
Oct 13
I was watching you make this on Pati’s Mexican Table and it reminded me so much of my mom. I used to love this as a kid.
I just made it, but I used cubanelle, couldn’t find anaheim or poblano (I’m in Ohio). The cubanelle was very mild. Turned out delicious anyway, but I did have to sprinkle diced jalapeños to make up for the mild cubanelles.
Pati Jinich
Oct 24
Cubanelles have a yummy flavor as well, glad you added the jalapenos, you know I love my food spicy!
Mary P
Aug 11
I’ve made this several times and my husband can’t stop eating it! It’s absolutely delicious!
Pati Jinich
Sep 11
Haha Mary, so glad to hear! Un abrazo to you and to your husband 🙂
Carol C
May 17
Easy, quick and so flavorful. Thanks, Pati, for your wonderful recipe.
Pati Jinich
May 18
SO very happy you liked it Carol, yay!
Anonymous
May 16
I like Sonora cheese soup .
I cook it with Anaheim chili and menonita cheese, all members of my family like it with these ingredients.
Pati Jinich
May 18
Yummy! Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing 🙂
Ana m. Vega
May 16
Pati, I love your cooking, remains me, my home meals in Mexico, I’m from Los Mochis, Sin. and they’re so similar recipes.I also love to cook, made my internacional tamales, beef bourguignon, Thai chicken red curry, etc. of course our tradicional tamales. Keep the good work!!💕
Pati Jinich
May 18
Thanks so much for the kind words Ana, I love Los Mochis!
SharonG
Apr 18
What queso should I buy for this soup? Queso Panela, Cotija, Asadero, Fresco…so many to choose I’m confused.
Pati Jinich
Apr 19
For this soup I use queso fresco, but if you cannot find it then panela is a great substitute. Enjoy the soup Sharon!
EllenMarie
Mar 25
Hi Pati. This soup is delish. I was short the tomato, so I added a small can of tomato sauce. I also removed some solids, and buzzed the remainder in my VitaMix. Then I added the solids back, and the milk. So yummy. Thank you. I never miss your shows!
Pati Jinich
Mar 29
So happy to read you loved this soup Ellen, thanks for following and tuning in 🙂
Amandajen1
Jan 22
Hello from North Dakota!! This soup is so good & so comforting! Perfect for a snowy day like today! This will definitely become part of our regular meal rotation. Thanks again Pati for another Awesome recipe.
Pati Jinich
Jan 23
Thanks to you for trying it! So glad to read it was a success 😉
Rick Smith
Dec 09
Best soup o ever had
Pati Jinich
Dec 27
Yay!!!! Gracias 🙂
Patricia
Dec 01
Made this soup yesterday, mmm good…
Pati Jinich
Dec 28
Yay, glad you enjoyed it Patricia 🙂
Elaine P Munguia
Oct 07
My Mom made it for my Dad. SONORA RULES.
Pati Jinich
Oct 11
Yay, thanks Elaine!
Cheese lover
Oct 05
What sort of queso works the best? My father prefers pepper jack. Would that work fine?
Pati Jinich
Oct 05
This recipe calls more for fresh cheese, I guess pepper jack works but Mozzarella or Panela will work fine. Enjoy!
Anonymous
Sep 07
Hello,
What kind of potaotes were used, russet, white, or red rose? I tried looking for a video, but could not find it.
Pati Jinich
Oct 03
Any starchy potato will work here, russet are my favorites 🙂
Maria Pilar Morales
Aug 29
I saw you make this recipe and I loved it and I love that you visit Sinaloa. That is where my mother is from and I have tried many of your recipes and I even bought 1 of your cook book. I enjoy watching your show and your husband and children are very very handsome . You have a very beautiful family
Pati Jinich
Sep 18
And you are very sweet Maria Pilar, thanks for the kindness!
Elvia Castro from Tuttle, OK
Aug 19
I have to say that we all enjoy your recipes and your show as well.
You explain all so easy to understand, so it makes it easy to follow your recipes.
Thank you for all this hard work. Love the Sonora Cheese Soup!!
Pati Jinich
Aug 26
Thanks to you Elvia for taking the time to send such good vibe, un abrazo!
Margarita Barrio
Aug 05
Love all of your recipes Patti
You are the greatest!
Pati Jinich
Aug 15
And you are the best, gracias Margarita!
Yolanda Maciel
Jun 24
OMG the easiest and so delicious . Thank you
Pati Jinich
Jun 28
Yay, thanks Yolanda 😉
Donna
Jun 18
Pati! My picky eater husband loves this soup! I invited our neighbors to join us the next time I made it. They loved it also. So delicious! Thank you.
Pati Jinich
Jun 20
So glad to read this Donna, my love to all 🙂
Jessie C
Jun 09
This recipe was so easy and so so delicious!! Thank you Pati for being amazing!!
Pati Jinich
Jun 10
Thanks to you for being so sweet! Glad you liked the soup 😉
Enrique
Jun 08
Rewatching your shows just makes me happy! Thank you for your excellence!
Pati Jinich
Jun 12
Thanks to you for your kindness 😉
Rose Maddex
May 22
Hi Patti,I love watching your show, especially when your boys are on,They are so polite and helpful, I’m making this soup today,can’t wait to eat it.I’m by myself so I’m cutting recipe in half, thanks for easy to make recipe s
Pati Jinich
May 23
My pleasure Rose, hope you enjoyed the soup, and thanks so much for the sweet words 😉
Shannon McMillen
May 15
Thank You, Pati My Mom made this Sonora Cheese Soup and it was Delicious…..
Your so nice to help us make good Authentic Mexican food.
Every one Just Loves you and you are so Pretty and Nice.
XOXO
Pati Jinich
May 23
Aw, thanks so much Shannon, you are incredibly sweet! So glad you guys are enjoying my recipes. Hugs to you and your mom 🙂
Dina Gerber
May 05
OMG this soup was delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes and your talent with all of us.
You are amazing!!!
Pati Jinich
May 10
Thanks to you for giving this recipe a chance Dina, so glad you liked it 😉
Donna Fornadley
May 05
Making this soup tonight for Cinco de Mayo since it’s a peasant-type soup.
Yum. I have also made Monterrey style nachos. Flour tortilla with queso topped with pickled jalapeños and out under the broiler to melt. Double yum. And beforehand, a gold and silver tequila drink with lemon, lime, agave syrup and triple Sec.
Pati Jinich
May 10
Wow! Sounds to me like you had a wonderful celebration Donna, thanks for sharing your menu 🙂
Margie De La Rosa
May 03
This soup was very easy to make. My family loved it and I will be making often. Soooo good.
Pati Jinich
May 07
Yay! Thanks so much Margie, greetings to the family 😉
Susan Brown
May 03
It’s cold and rainy. We had this for lunch today. It was delicious, satisfying and easy to make. We will definitely make this again.
Pati Jinich
May 07
So glad you guys liked it, thanks Susan!
Mark Mantini
May 02
Absolutely delicious soup I am discovering all of Pati’s amazing dishes. Thank you, Pati love you and the show!
Pati Jinich
May 07
Thanks to you for tuning in Mark, so glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
Estella Avila Lopez
May 02
Excited to try it i’m not a seafood person but you even make that look good. Keep up the great cooking
Pati Jinich
May 07
Thanks so much Estella, hope you will love the soup 🙂
Barbara Gonzalez
May 01
Wonderful, the whole family just loved this soup
Pati Jinich
May 10
So happy you guys enjoyed the soup, hugs to all 🙂
isabel
May 01
my mom use to make us this soup when i was little, but i remember that it looked kind of red, maybe she put a little tomato sauce anyway, thank you for bringing back a lost memory that i had from my childhood, my mom was from empalme, somora, thank you patty!!
Pati Jinich
May 11
My pleasure Isabel, so glad this recipe brought back some sweet memories from your mom 🙂
teri
Apr 24
Another great option for our “Meatless Monday Meal” (I’ll just swap vegetable broth instead of chicken). YUM!!
Pati Jinich
Apr 25
Great idea, enjoy Teri!
Camille
Apr 20
Just made this and it is delicious!
Pati Jinich
Apr 25
Delighted that you liked it Camillen, thanks!
Janet Kemper
Apr 17
Eric & I viewed your PBS showing of Pati’s Sonoran Cheese Soup and “Loved It”. We added a little
Cheyenne Pepper and freaked out…..YUMMY!
Thanks! Janet
Pati Jinich
Apr 25
Ha! Glad you guys liked the soup Janet 😉
Doris Abelson
Apr 11
Made and ate some last night. Had some cold for breakfast this morning. A very tasty soup. Thank you.
Pati Jinich
Apr 11
Yay, so glad you loved it Doris 🙂
ANTHONY J SMITH
Mar 13
going to make this caldo de queso recipe this afternoon. only wish I could share the meal with you, and hear your approval!
Pati Jinich
Mar 20
I am sure it was amazing Anthony! Keep cooking and having fun 😉
Ethel
Mar 01
Made this today and it was excellent. Only change made was to use Rotel canned tomatoes as we don’t have access to red ripe tomatoes.
Pati Jinich
Mar 07
Perfect! So glad you liked it Ethel 😉
dezi
Feb 24
Pati, Pati, Pati!!!! We are having this soup right now. It is soooooooo good. Thank you very much for the recipe.
Pati Jinich
Mar 07
Mi pleasure Dezi, so glad you guys liked it 😉
Carey
Feb 21
I made this soup after seeing it on you TV program this week. I used cubanelles and jalapeños because my market was out of poblabos and anaheims. Muy rico y me recordó de un locro de papas que comí cuando yo estudiaba en Ecuador.
Pati Jinich
Mar 07
So glad you enjoyed the soup Carey, yay!
Ron Atchison
Feb 04
Just finished eating leftovers of this for lunch -just as great today as it was for dinner. When I saw this episode, my first thought was ‘that looks pretty good” -it wasn’t pretty good it was really good. My son who ‘doesn’t care for soups’ wolfed it down. My second thought was ‘there’s no meat -which is good because my daughter is vegetarian-, but I could cook some chicken or chorizo to put in for me -I am a carnivore. I did chorizo, but honestly it was just as good without the meat. I couldn’t find Anaheim peppers, so I used poblano and jalapeno which worked quite well. I also added corn and black beans. Great recipe! Thanks!
Pati Jinich
Feb 10
Yummy Ron! You made a full meal out of this soup that worked for the whole family, bravo!!!
Sol
Feb 01
I just made this soup tonight! SO GOOD. Seeing the episode inspired me – it looked so comforting and flavourful.
I couldn’t find queso fresco or poblano/anahaeim peppers so I used green and yellow peppers and generous amounts of chili flakes and used baladi cheese instead. I hope to have the original ingredients some day. But this was delicious. Thank you!!
Pati Jinich
Feb 10
So glad you made this recipe your own Sol, sometimes we just have to do with what we have in hand, good job!
Diane, the home chef
Jan 31
I made this soup after seeing Pati prepare it on her show, it was easy and very delicious …my whole family loved it!
Thank you Pati for so many wonderful recipes.
Pati Jinich
Jan 31
Thanks to you Diane, un abrazo to you and your family 😉
Helen Lilia Hilton Padilla
Jan 25
I am sorry, I clic the wrong button, muchas felicidades por tus recetas! no me canso de ver y ver, todas deliciosas, soy nacida y vivo en Sonora. Muchas gracias por compartir tanta delicia de tu cocina a la nuestra.
Pati Jinich
Jan 31
Muchas gracias Helen! Viniendo de una Sonorense lo tomo como un gran cumplido, un abrazo!
Helen Hilton Padilla
Jan 25
Good morning,
Caldo de queso is delicious, but your recipe is missing two garlic cloves. Since we use queso fresco I add it just before serving because it tends to dissapear. As all caldos, it’s best eaten the day after.
Pati Jinich
Jan 25
Thanks for the advice Helen 😉
Griselda Pilhoefer
Jan 19
Pati , never change! I love all your shows, and now that im retired, You inspire me to cook your delicious recipes that remind me of my summers I spent in Mexico, with my Abuelita Simona. Don’t change a thing!
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
Thanks so much Griselda! So glad to read my recipes bring back sweet memories to yo 🙂
Rebeca Juarez
Jan 18
Pati,
Thank you for the Sonora recipes. My mom is from Chihuahua and many of the recipes you have made are a great memory or my great grandmother who lived in Juarez.
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
My pleasure Rebeca, so glad these recipes have brought back sweet memories to you and your mom, un abrazo to both 😉
Lucy Orozco Avila
Jan 13
I saw the episode with my children a couple of days ago and are so excited to make this soup tonight! Going to try and make one of your recipes at least once a week so they can experience the different Mexican kitchen flavors, since their abuelita can’t cook for them any more. We absolutely enjoy watching your show. Much love to you Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jan 17
Thanks so much Lucy! Hope you’ll like the Soup and that you all are having fun cooking 😉
Ismael alonzo
Jan 12
Tan rico que se mira en el programa.Lo voy acer gracias por la receta.
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
Gracias a ti Ismael, ojala que te guste la Sopa 😉
Anonymous
Jan 25
Sí, cocínala! Te encantará!
Hortencia
Jan 11
Made this tonite. So delicious. My daughter loved it. Thank you for this recipe.
Pati Jinich
Jan 17
So glad you enjoyed the soup ladies, un abrazo!
Vanessa
Jan 10
I never watch TV because I’m always cooking for my little family. I started watching your show 3 months ago and omg I absolutely love it! I love homemade Mexican authentic food. Como la que hace abuelita. :). Im young but cook like my grandma. ☺️ I’m obsessed with your show! I have amazing recipes I would love to share! Thank you for sharing.
Pati Jinich
Jan 17
Thanks so much for tuning in Vanessa, so glad you found me 😉
Addingtons
Jan 10
We are watching this right now!!! If we had the queso fresco, my husband wiuld be cooking this already; even though we never heard of this soup. Today is cold rainy and we have freezer full of green chiles💖 Most of these dishes remind me of my El Paso childhood because of the cumin, pecans, & Hatch Green Chiles! If i find the video of this one, i will give it out to my family
Pati Jinich
Jan 17
Hope you guys decide to give a chance to some of my recipes, big hugs to all the family!
Jason
Jan 09
You are my favorite chef. As a caucasian male that loves the taste of Mexico and culture, I can’t wait to make this. Sadly, I am having trouble finding Sonora Queso Fresco. Could I sub Ranchero Queso Fresco?
Pati Jinich
Jan 17
Absolutely Jason, go ahead and enjoy 😉
Susan
Jan 04
I watched the PBS program from Sonora and couldn’t wait to make this soup, it looked so good. I’ve never used Anaheim peppers before and I was shocked at how hot they were. I know that peppers vary and I should have checked one before adding all 4 to the soup. It was just as delicious as I thought it would be, but was a lot hotter. Next time I’ll use poblanos and maybe one Anaheim – but there will be a next time!
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
Glad you liked the soup even if it was to spicy for you Susan. Poblanos would be a great sub in this recipe, enjoy!
Maria Winslow
Jan 03
I’m anxious to try this soup and will today, but most of all I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all of your shows. Could watch you all day long. You are such a sweet, kind person and it shows.
Pati Jinich
Jan 05
You are the sweet one Maria, thanks so much for your words. Hope you enjoy the Soup!
Teresa Martínez
Dec 30
Sometimes I add a small amount of corn kernels. Just because. And only, mind you only, if I have some.
You might chop up cebollitas verdes and sprinkle them on top of the caldo when done.
I chop both the potatoes and cheese into the same size bricks, about 1 inch long.
You might try first drying out the queso fresco on a paper towel in refri for 24 hours and then chop into firm bricks to add to the soup as the last step, never stirring. That’s up to the consumer.
No tomatoes because I have some tomato haters in my family.
I offer salsa bandera on the side for the tomato afficionados.
I leave out the milk.
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
Thanks for sharing this ideas Teresa, un abrazo!
Scott Jackson
Dec 29
It was awesome Pati thank you
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
Happy you liked it Scott!
David.
Dec 29
Thank you for posting this recipe. I can’t wait to cook it.
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
Hope you’ll like it David 😉
Laura P Pichardo
Dec 29
Suena bien, la voy a hacer…
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
Ojala que te guste Laura, un abrazo!
Ninfa DePalma
Dec 28
Pati, you are my Hero!! I had been looking for a soup that they used to sell at Kroger Chicken Con Queso, but since March they have stop carrying it.
Your recipe is so close to that soup that all I need to add is shredded chicken and it will be better than the Kroger soup. Mil Gracias for sharing this Sonoran Cheese Soup Recipe. Have a very Healthy and Safe 2021, Feliz Año Nuevo.
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
So glad I could share this recipe to replace your favorite soup Ninfa! Now, with the chicken it will be a full meal, bravo! Feliz 2021 to you as well 😉
Kathy
Dec 28
Hi Patti, love watching your show and trying new recipes. Caldo de queso is a regular in the cooler months at our home. We are big livers of cilantro so, I add it to the caldo, it gives it great flavor.
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
I love cilantro too, I may try to add some Kathy, great idea!
Paul
Dec 23
You had me at 1 to 1 1/4 pounds potatoes. 🙂
Pati Jinich
Dec 24
😀 I know Paul, potato and cheese in a soup? I’m in!
Alexis J .
Dec 21
OMG the BEST SOUP EVER !!! I love the idea of how simple it is … I always seem to fall short of my mother in law’s soup skills but this was so easy and delish. I added some shredded chicken to my leftovers and still delish. Patti THANK YOU for sharing this recipe . This will be in regular rotation during cold /rainy season at my house.
Pati Jinich
Dec 21
So glad you liked it Alexis, great idea to add Chicken yum!!
Tami
Dec 13
There were some comments on the possibility of the milk curdling. To the rescue, my eighth grade cooking class, we learned to always use canned milk, properly diluted, in every cooked recipe. This includes soup, puddings etc.
Pati Jinich
Dec 21
Great suggestion, thanks for sharing Tami 😉
Anonymous
Dec 10
Pati, we love your show! As a half Chicana and working mom, it can be tough to cook for my picky little ones but your recipes are so approachable and take us beyond the basics (without getting lost in the kitchen). Especially love these Sonoran episodes and appericiate how you engage your family, and crew, in the whole process. Happy Holidays!
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
Thanks so much for tuning in and for the kind words! So glad my recipes are working for your little ones 🙂 Happy Holidays to you as well!
Stewart
Dec 06
Hi Pati,
I tried this soup tonight and really enjoyed it. I noticed in the show episode you put the cheese in each bowl, in cubes, instead of crumbing it into the soup to melt. That’s what I did. The queso fresco softened and was delicious bites here and there. I also didn’t have home made stock, so I added a little bit of dried oregano and black pepper to store bought to approximate the tastes of your stock recipe. Turned out great. I hope I can reheat leftovers without the milk separating.
Pati Jinich
Dec 09
So glad you liked this recipe Stewart, thanks for the feedback!
Anonymous
Oct 16
Definitely looking forward to that recipe cant wait for the cold weather we are still fighting 90 degrees weather hate it Dorothy Lamore
Pati Jinich
Oct 22
Yes Dorothy, you are going to love this soup when it gets a bit chilly, enjoy!
Josie
Dec 30
Love these episodes.. my mother was from Sonora.. great memories of this soup and the taste of it. Recipe a little different, but can’t wait to make your’s!! Happy New Year!
Pati Jinich
Jan 06
And to you as well Josie!