Wheat Soup (Sopa de Trigo) is a traditional Andean dish, made with wheat grains cooked in broth with vegetables and meat. It is considered a nutritious soup, very popular in Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and other cold regions of Colombia. At our catering service, wheat soup 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 peeled or cracked wheat (pre-soaked)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 carrot (cubed)
- ½ cup fresh peas
- 300 g beef or chicken (optional, chunks)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 liters water or beef broth
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook the wheat
- Wash and soak wheat for 2 hours.
- Cook in salted water for 30 minutes until tender.
- Add vegetables and meat
- Add potatoes, carrot, peas, and meat chunks.
- Cook for 30 more minutes.
- Make the sauté
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
- Add this mixture to the main pot.
- Serve the soup
- Cook 10 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Wheat Soup is more than just food—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 wheat soup win you over and taste the true flavor of Andean cuisine.
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