Sopa de Quinua (Quinoa Soup) is a traditional dish from the Peruvian Andes, made with quinoa, vegetables, and meat. It is a nutritious and comforting recipe, very popular in Cusco and Puno, where quinoa is considered a staple food. At our catering service, sopa de quinua 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
- 1 cup quinoa (washed)
- 200 g beef or chicken (cubed)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (cubed)
- 1 corn cob (cut into slices)
- 1 large white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 liters water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- Add cumin and turmeric, mix well.
- Add the meat
- Add cubed meat and brown in the sauce.
- Add broth and quinoa
- Pour water or broth into the pot.
- Add washed quinoa and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrot, zucchini, and corn.
- Cook over medium heat until tender.
- Serve
- Serve sopa de quinua hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Sopa de Quinua is more than just soup—it’s tradition, nutrition, and flavor in every spoonful. 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 sopa de quinua win you over and taste the true flavor of the Andes.
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