The wheat soup arrived in Peru thanks to the Spanish during the colonization. This dish is traditionally cooked in clay pots to conserve heat, also with the aim of making it more palatable. This recipe is made from one of the most consumed cereals worldwide: wheat, considered a super food.
This stew is prepared in other Latin American countries such as Bolivia and Mexico. A simple but flavorful soup, and this is thanks to the type of beef cut, in this case, brisket. The creaminess it acquires is due to the starch found in wheat.
Ingredients to make Wheat Soup:
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 cups of wheat
- 500 grams of beef (stew or breast tip)
- 2 liters of water
- ½ pore
- 150 grams of macro squash
- 1 large carrot
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
How to make wheat soup:
- To start with the wheat soup recipe, first cut the onion into small squares and set aside.
- In a large pot, add a splash of vegetable oil and seal the meat over medium heat. Booking.
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- In the same pot that you have sealed the meat you must cook the onion and the ground garlic.
- Trick: add a pinch of salt to dehydrate the onion.
- When the onion and garlic are cooked, add the meat. In addition, you must add the water and cover over medium heat for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Peel the onion and cut off the top and bottom. Cut it into small sticks and reserve.
- Remove the skin and the green part of the macro squash. Cut into small sticks and reserve.
- With the help of a knife, cut the white part of a leek in half. Cut into thin strips and reserve.
- After 20-25 minutes, add salt to the pot where the meat is and add the wheat. You should cook the ingredients for approximately 10 minutes.
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- Tip: the creaminess of the soup is relative to the amount of wheat, the more wheat, the more starch.
- Add the vegetables and cook approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Ready, we already have the homemade recipe for Peruvian wheat soup! Serve hot and enjoy.
