Chairo Paceño (Beef and Chuño Soup)
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Chairo PaceñoBeef and Chuño Soup

Chairo paceño is an Andean soup with meat, chuño, potatoes, vegetables, and herbs. This version uses beef shank and a clear, savory broth.

Prep

20m

Cook

1h 40m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
581kcal

Calories

55g

Protein

14g

Fat

59g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Soup

  • 750g
    Beef Shank
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 12g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 1.2l
    Beef Stock
  • 120g
    Freeze-Dried Potato (rinsed)
  • 420g
    Potato (cubed)
  • 160g
    Carrot (cubed)
  • 140g
    Green Peas
  • 4g
    Cumin Powder
  • 12g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper
  • 20g
    Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

Cook through it

Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Place the beef shank, beef stock, and onion in a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer at 95°C (203°F).

  2. 02

    Cook until the beef begins to soften, skimming the surface if needed.

  3. 03

    Add the garlic, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue simmering at 95°C (203°F).

  4. 04

    Add the freeze-dried potato and cook until it begins to soften.

  5. 05

    Add the potato and carrot. Simmer until both are tender and the broth tastes rich and developed.

  6. 06

    Stir in the green peas and cook just until they are tender.

  7. 07

    Serve hot with fresh parsley scattered over the top.

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