The Bolivian Peanut Soup, smooth and very flavorful, is an emblem of the country's cuisine. Made with ingredients like onion, chili peppers, carrots, and peanuts, this is a hearty and nutritious soup.
This soup is prepared with ground peanut (maní), which gives it a creamy texture and a distinctive flavor, accompanied by meat, usually beef or chicken, and vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas. It is often garnished with crispy potato strips and chopped parsley.
Bolivian Peanut Soup
Ingredients
4 Medium-sized pieces of meat
4 Potatoes
1 cup of Cooked peas
1 cup of Shelled peanuts, not toasted
1 Onion
2 Garlic cloves
2 Carrots
½ Red chili pepper
1 Yellow chili pepper
Cumin
Paprika
Oregano
Bay leaf
Turmeric
2 tablespoons of Chopped parsley
2 liters of Vegetable or beef broth
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Oil
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious soup, start by chopping the onions, chili peppers, and carrots.
Step 2 : Then, in a pot with a little oil, sauté these ingredients until the onion becomes transparent.
Step 3 : Next, add the meat and sear it on all sides.
Step 4 : Add the broth and incorporate the potatoes into the preparation.
Step 5 : In a separate container, grind the shelled peanuts with a cup of water until you obtain a creamy paste.
Step 6 : When the broth is boiling, add this peanut cream along with cumin, paprika, oregano, turmeric, bay leaf, and chopped parsley.
Step 7 : Let it simmer over low heat for two hours.
Step 8 : Once the time has elapsed, remove the cooked meat, cut it into pieces, and discard the bones.
Step 9 : Finish processing the soup by returning the chopped meat and previously cooked peas into the broth.
Step 10 : To serve this exquisite soup, it is recommended to accompany it with fried potatoes and chopped parsley.
Step 11 : A perfect option to enjoy on any occasion!
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