Chairo soup
Chairo soup is a traditional Andean soup originating from Bolivia and Peru. It's a hearty and flavorful soup typically made with beef or lamb, potatoes, vegetables, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef or lamb, cut into cubes
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/2 pound carrots diced
- 1/2 pound chayote squash diced (optional)
- 1/2 pound corn on the cob cut into small rounds
- 1/2 pound green beans chopped
- 1/2 pound fava beans shelled (optional)
- 1/2 pound onions finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the beef or lamb cubes to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, chayote squash (if using), corn, green beans, and fava beans (if using) to the pot. Stir everything together.
- Pour enough water into the pot to cover all the ingredients by about an inch.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 60g (20%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 142mg (6%)Potassium: 1573mg (45%)Fiber: 12g (50%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 10035IU (201%)Vitamin C: 48mg (58%)Calcium: 136mg (14%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
