Bolivia: Bull Penis Soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients while yams can be a less costly alternative.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein and rice is often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a milder alternative, while green onions are often cheaper.

Prepare the beef by cutting it into chunks.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat until boiling.

Add the beef to the boiling water and simmer for about 1 hour.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

Chop the potatoes, carrots, and corn into bite-sized pieces.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot.

Mince the garlic and onions, then add them to the pot along with bay leaves.

Season the soup with black pepper and salt to taste.

Continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Chop the cilantro and add it to the soup just before serving.

Serve hot with a wedge of lime on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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