Ingredient ! 1 large onion. 2 cloves garlic . 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 2 tablespoons butter. 1 tablespoons aji amarillo paste. 1 teaspoon cumin. 2 pounds yellow potatoes. 2 cups chicken stock. 2 cups water. half cup cream. half cup milk. 1 egg. 5 ounces Monterey jack cheese
Preparation ! Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy soup pot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and optional aji amarillo paste. Sauté onions over low heat until soft, fragrant and translucent. While the onions are cooking, peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Set aside. When the onions are soft and golden, add 1 cup of the chicken stock. Remove mixture to a blender and process until you have a smooth puree. Set aside. Add the potatoes to the soup pot along with 1 tablespoon butter. Saute until potatoes are fragrant and just start to turn golden. Add onion liquid back to the pot with the potatoes, along with another cup of chicken stock and 2 cups water. Bring liquid to a simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook potatoes until they are very tender about 20-25 minutes.In a small bowl, whisk the egg together with the cream and milk. Whisk a cup of the hot soup mixture into the milk and cream
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