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Sopa Paraguaya

Name: Sopa Paraguaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Paraguayan
Ingredients: 400 g Corn flour; 500 g Paraguayan cheese or brined white cheese; 4 pieces Onions; 400 ml Milk; 5 pieces Eggs; 150 g Lard or butter; 200 g Sweetcorn (kernels); To taste Salt

Sopa Paraguaya is a classic Paraguayan side that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Corn flour, Paraguayan cheese or brined white cheese, Onions, Milk, Eggs, Lard or butter and Sweetcorn (kernels), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Paraguayan cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Mbejú.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 30 minCook: 50 minServes 8

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Ingredients

Corn flour400 g
Paraguayan cheese or brined white cheese500 g
Onions4 pieces
Milk400 ml
Eggs5 pieces
Lard or butter150 g
Sweetcorn (kernels)200 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍲 Simmer

Slice the onion thin and sweat it in the fat over a low heat for twenty minutes, until soft and sweet.

Step 2

Pour the milk over the onion, take it off the heat and cool it to lukewarm.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Crumble the cheese and mix it with the corn flour and the sweetcorn kernels.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Stir in the onion and milk mixture and the yolks, salting cautiously; the cheese is salty already.

Step 5

Whip the whites to firm peaks and fold them in with a spatula in three additions.

Step 6

Spread the mixture into a greased tin in a four-centimetre layer.

Step 7🥧 Bake

Bake at 190 °C for fifty minutes, to a deep golden crust. Rest it twenty minutes before cutting.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sopa Paraguaya carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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