Vori-Vori Soup

Learn how to make authentic Vori-Vori Soup, a traditional Paraguayan dish featuring cornmeal dumplings, chicken, and hearty vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal

Ingredients and Timing

🕒 Preparation Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cooking Time: 30 minutes
🍲 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍴 Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 🌽 Cornmeal – 1 cup
• 🧀 Grated cheese (Parmesan or similar) – 1/2 cup
• 🥩 Chicken (boneless, diced) – 500g
• 🧅 Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
• 🥕 Carrot (chopped) – 1 medium
• 🫑 Bell pepper (chopped) – 1 medium
• 🍅 Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
• 🧄 Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
• 🌿 Parsley (chopped) – 2 tbsp
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 💧 Chicken stock – 6 cups
• 🌶️ Optional: Chili powder for spice

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Prepare the Dough Balls:
   • In a bowl, mix 🌽 cornmeal and 🧀 grated cheese. Gradually add water to form a soft dough.
   • Shape small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and set aside.
2. Sauté the Aromatics:
   • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   • Add 🧅 onion, 🧄 garlic, 🥕 carrot, and 🫑 bell pepper. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add Chicken:
   • Add 🥩 chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned.
4. Build the Base:
   • Stir in 🍅 tomato paste and mix well. Pour in 💧 chicken stock.
   • Season with 🧂 salt, pepper, and optional 🌶️ chili powder.
5. Simmer:
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
6. Cook the Dough Balls:
   • Gently drop the dough balls into the simmering soup.
   • Cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until the balls float and are fully cooked.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Sprinkle with 🌿 parsley and serve hot.