Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 cups chicken stock (page 91) or water
  • 3 cloves garlic, whole
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced roasted green chiles
  • 1 bunch green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Salt

Method

  • Place the potatoes, stock, and garlic in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Using a handheld blender, carefully puree the potatoes and garlic until smooth.
  • Grind the coriander and cumin seeds in a coffee mill or using a mortar and pestle and add to the soup.
  • Add the chiles, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, and salt to taste and stir well.
  • Continue cooking for 1 hour.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve at once.