Potato Soup, With a Kick! - Zion Family Homestead

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes (chopped into chunks)
• 3 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Butter (optional - its pretty easy to cook without fats, simply add a little water as needed.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups Onions (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups Capsicum (diced green, red, or yellow peppers)
• 1 cup Green Chiles (canned is the easiest to find)
• 1 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Basil
• Lots to taste Pepper
• 3/4 cup Sour Cream (or Kefir)
• 1 cup Milk (any kind will work)
• 3/4 cup Cheese (as mentioned previously, any kind will work. Also pack your measurement)
• 2 finely minced Scallions (optional)