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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of queso fresco in Chupe de Ollucos?

The entry for Chupe de Ollucos calls for 1 cup queso fresco, cubed. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

Can I make Chupe de Ollucos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chupe de Ollucos 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.

Is Chupe de Ollucos gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Chupe de Ollucos is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

Does Chupe de Ollucos contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Chupe de Ollucos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 16 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Salsa Criolla side
Solterito Andean Corn and Lima Bean Salad salad
Jamaican Fried Plantains side

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