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Bread
Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
360kcal
10gProtein
45gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Sopa Paraguaya
How to order / say it
Say it
Sopa Paraguaya — [SOH-pah pah-rah-GWAH-yah]
Order
I'd like a slice of Sopa Paraguaya, please.
Locally
Quisiera una porción de sopa paraguaya, por favor.
Say locally
A dense cornbread made with cheese and onions.
Why try it?
Sopa Paraguaya holds cultural importance as a staple side dish often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting Asuncion's affinity for comforting, hearty foods.
How it tastes
It boasts a rich, savory flavor with a soft yet slightly crumbly texture, made aromatic with onions and gooey melted cheese.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the mid-19th century, this dish arose in Asuncion as a culinary adaptation during a period of economic hardship, when traditional bread ingredients were scarce, leading to the use of cornmeal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g cornmeal
- 🥛 150 g grated cheese
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Beat the eggs and mix with milk and melted butter.
- 2 Add the cornmeal, cheese, and chopped onions.
- 3 Pour into a buttered dish and bake until golden.
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