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Sopa de Frijoles con Papas y Chile Verde

Delicious Mexican-inspired bean and potato soup with roasted green chile—quick, flavorful, and comforting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups beans pinto or black beans, cooked or canned, drained
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup chopped green chile roasted Hatch chiles recommended
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano or regular oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying and sautéing
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, queso fresco, or Monterey Jack
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
  • Lime wedges for serving optional

Method
 

Fry the Potatoes
  1. Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and fry for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
Build the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 TBSP olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Stir in cumin and oregano and cook for an additional minute.
Add Beans and Broth
  1. Add the beans and broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Incorporate Potatoes and Chile
  1. Stir in the roasted green chile and fried potatoes. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes, so the potatoes absorb the soup’s flavors.
Melt in the Cheese
  1. Turn off heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted throughout. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
Serve with Garnish
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if you like. Serve hot!