Potato and Cilantro Soup

This soup can be eaten hot or cold.

Ingredients

5 medium potatoes, diced

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, crushed

6 cups of vegetable stock

1 bunch of cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons oil

1 jalapeno, chopped, or a pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil for 3-5 minutes or until golden, then add garlic, jalapeno and potatoes.  Stir-fry for another 10 minutes or until mixture begins to brown. Add the stock, cover, and simmer for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Add chopped cilantro. Blend. Return the soup to the pot and add salt to taste.

Submitted by Philippe Waterinckx, Tucson CSA