Vori Vori - Vegan Paraguayan Cornmeal Dumpling Soup by @fitgreenmind

1h25
Medium

3 servings

🥕

1 large carrot

Carrot

🎃

300 g

Pumpkin

🥔

3

Potatoes

🧅

1 leek

Leek

🫒

15 ml

Oil

🌿

5 ml

Ground Coriander

🟤

5 ml

Ground Cumin

🌿

5 ml

Dried Oregano

🍃

3

Bay Leaves

🧂

3 g

Salt

💧

600 ml

Water

🌽

90 g

Corn Flour

🍲

75 ml

Broth

🍋

0.5 lime

Lime

🌿

4 g

Cilantro

🌶️

Chili Flakes

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Peel the carrot, pumpkin, and potatoes; trim and rinse the leek.

    carrot
    pumpkin
    potato
    leek
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/15

    Chop the carrot, pumpkin, potatoes, and leek into small, bite-sized pieces.

    carrot
    pumpkin
    potato
    leek
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/15

    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

    cooking oil
    🍲large pot
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/15

    Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and sauté them for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

    carrot
    pumpkin
    potato
    leek
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/15

    Add 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 3 bay leaves, and salt to the pot.

    ground coriander
    ground cumin
    dried oregano
    bay leaf
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/15

    Pour 600 ml water into the pot and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.

    water
    🍲large pot
    🫗measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/15

    Simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes and pumpkin are tender.

    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/15

    Place 90 g corn flour in a mixing bowl and add 75 ml hot vegetable broth from the pot.

    corn flour
    vegetable broth
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄ladle
    🫗measuring jug

  9. Step 9/15

    Mix the corn flour and broth until a soft, moldable dough forms.

    corn flour
    vegetable broth
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/15

    Roll the dough into small balls, about 2 cm wide.

    corn flour
    vegetable broth
    🥣mixing bowl

  11. Step 11/15

    Add the cornmeal dumplings to the simmering soup and stir gently to prevent sticking.

    corn flour
    vegetable broth
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/15

    Add a little extra water if the soup becomes too thick.

    water
    🍲large pot
    🫗measuring jug

  13. Step 13/15

    Simmer the dumplings over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until tender and cooked through.

    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Taste the soup and adjust the salt if needed.

    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/15

    Serve the vori vori with fresh lime, cilantro, and chili flakes.

    lime
    fresh cilantro
    chili flakes
    🥄ladle

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Seasonings, Liquids, Grains, Fruits

Ingredients

Carrot, Pumpkin, Potatoes, Leek, Oil, Ground coriander, Ground cumin, Dried oregano, Bay leaves, Salt, Water, Corn flour, Broth, Lime, Cilantro, Chili flakes

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Fat

Calories

265 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Dietary Fiber: 8g, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.7g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 790mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Sodium: 430mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 560µg RAE, Vitamin C: 34mg, Vitamin K: 18µg, Folate: 55µg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, wooden spoon, mixing bowl, measuring jug, measuring spoons, ladle

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Soup, Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Cold Weather Meal, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Paraguayan, South American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Soft, Hearty, Brothy, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Herbal, Warming, Mildly Spicy, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat gently with extra water if thickened), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Leave space for expansion,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Dumplings may become softer after freezing)