Portuguese Potato and Cilantro Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with fresh flavor, Portuguese Potato and Cilantro Soup is a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the beauty of humble ingredients. Made with hearty russet potatoes, aromatic garlic and onions, and a generous infusion of fresh cilantro, this creamy soup is perfectly balanced with a touch of cumin for earthy depth. Its quick preparation—just 15 minutes of prep time and under 40 minutes total—makes it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, while the velvety texture and fragrant herbs ensure it feels special enough for entertaining. Serve it hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cilantro for a nourishing, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly (if using vegetable stock) meal that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. Keywords: Portuguese potato soup, cilantro soup, creamy potato soup, easy soup recipe, vegan soup, gluten-free soup, weeknight dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the chopped cilantro, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin, adjusting to taste.
Simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve hot, garnished with the reserved cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7619 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 5992 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
