Creamy Green Chili and Cheese Soup

• butter↗5 tablespoons
• chopped onions1 1⁄2 cups
• garlic cloves, finely chopped↗3
• dried oregano, crushed↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• chicken broth↗4 cups
• diced potatoes2 cups
• hot pepper sauce↗1 teaspoon
• (7 ounce) can diced green chilies1
• chopped fresh cilantro1 teaspoon
• heavy whipping cream↗1⁄2 cup
• shredded monterey jack cheese1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano; cook for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add chicken broth, potatoes and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Add green chiles, cream and cheese.

5. 5

   Heat until cheese is melted.

6. 6

   Season with salt and black ground pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro.