Vegetarian Pira Caldo: A Take on Paraguayan Comfort Food!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add more nutrients and fiber.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked beans

Smashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

Cut the vegetables: onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and leek.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot until hot.

Add the chopped vegetable mix (onions, green and yellow bell peppers) to the pot and cook until the onions look glassy.

Add the diced tomatoes and bay leaves to the pot and stir.

Add 2 tablespoons of paprika powder and stir again.

Pour in 400 mL of water and crumble in the vegetable broth.

Add coconut water and stir the mixture.

Season with pepper and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Cut palm hearts and add them to the soup, then let it cook for a few more minutes.

Serve the soup and sprinkle with vegan cheese before eating.

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