Pumpkin Stew (Locro de Zapallo) is a traditional Andean dish, made with pumpkin, potatoes, and cheese. It is considered a homemade soup, very popular in Ecuador and Peru, where it is served as a comforting lunch. At our catering service, pumpkin stew becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin (cubed)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 200 g fresh cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook pumpkin and potatoes
- In a large pot, place pumpkin and potatoes with water and salt.
- Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
- Make the sauté base
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Combine everything
- Add the sauté base to pumpkin and potatoes.
- Pour in milk and cook over low heat, mashing pumpkin slightly to thicken soup.
- Finish with cheese
- Stir in grated cheese until melted.
- Serve
- Serve pumpkin stew hot.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and pair with avocado or rustic bread.
Pumpkin Stew is more than just food—it’s tradition, nutrition, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let pumpkin stew win you over and taste the true flavor of Andean cuisine.
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