Creamy Green Chili and Cheese Soup

Creamy Green Chili and Cheese Soup

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

• 1 Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano; cook for 10 minutes.
• 2 Add chicken broth, potatoes and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil.
• 3 Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 4 Add green chiles, cream and cheese.
• 5 Heat until cheese is melted.
• 6 Season with salt and black ground pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro.