Progresso Tamale Parlor
  Authentic Mexican Food Recipes
  http://www.progressotamale.com
  "Serving Fine Mexican Food Since 1939"

  Easy Mexican Potato Soup Recipe

  1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed
  2 cups half-and-half
  1 cup canned, frozen or fresh corn kernels
  1/2 sm red bell pepper, finely diced
  2 tsps minced jalapeno, seeds and veins removed
  1/2 cup water
  1 1/2 tsps ground cumin
  1/2 tsp chili powder
  salt, to taste
  freshly ground pepper, to taste
  Tabasco, to taste
  Accompaniment: avocado slices, additional corn

  Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then
  cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Top 
  with avocado slices and additional corn (if desired) and serve. 
 
  Yield: 4 servings
  Prep Time: 10 min
  Cook Time: 20 min
  Difficulty: Easy