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Sopa de Lima
Medium 55 min~180 kcal 5/10
Mote de Queso
A Colombian Caribbean cheese soup with yam, white cheese, onion, garlic, milk, and a bright lime finish.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~360 kcal🇨🇴 Colombian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Yam or sweet potato
- 300 g White cheese
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 3 sprig Scallions
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Milk
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the yam and cut it into large cubes.
- 2
Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the yam, water, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Cook for 25 minutes, until the yam is tender.
25 min25:00 - 5
Mash some of the yam in the pot to thicken the soup.
- 6
Add the milk and cheese pieces, then warm over low heat for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Serve with lime juice and scallions.
💡 Tip: Adding the cheese near the end keeps the soup from curdling and lets the pieces stay soft.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mote de queso hot in bowls with cornbread on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
15
g protein
48
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 53%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mote de Queso make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Mote de Queso take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Mote de Queso difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mote de Queso have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 48g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Mote de Queso contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mote de Queso belong to?
This recipe belongs to Colombian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mote de Queso need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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