Locro de papa {Ecuadorian potato and cheese soup}

medium sized potatoes, peeled and chopped into small and large pieces

oil

white onion, diced

garlic cloves, minced

cumin

achiote powder

water

milk or more

grated or crumbled cheese (quesillo, queso fresco, mozzarella or monterey jack)

bunch of cilantro, leaves only, minced

Salt

To serve:

queso fresco, feta cheese, or grated mozzarella

Maiz tostado or cancha corn nuts

Chopped cilantro and green onions

Avocados, sliced or diced

Ecuadorian aji hot sauce