Chupe de Ollucos

Name: Chupe de Ollucos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 lb olluco tubers, julienned; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup queso fresco, cubed; 2 tbsp huacatay leaves, chopped; 4 large eggs

A traditional Andean soup made with tender julienned olluco tubers, corn, fresh cheese, and poached eggs in a savory herb broth.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
4 cups vegetable broth
1 lb olluco tubers, julienned
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup queso fresco, cubed
2 tbsp huacatay leaves, chopped
4 large eggs

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced red onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5

Add 1 lb julienned olluco tubers and 1 cup corn kernels, cooking for 15 minutes until tender.
6

Lower heat and stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup cubed queso fresco, and 2 tbsp chopped huacatay leaves.
7

Crack 4 large eggs gently into the simmering soup and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until white sets.

Questions

Can I make Chupe de Ollucos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup queso fresco, cubed. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Chupe de Ollucos keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Chupe de Ollucos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Salsa Criolla side
Solterito Andean Corn and Lima Bean Salad salad
Couve a Mineira side

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