Chairo

Chairo is a traditional thick soup with pre-Colombian origins. It is made with the unique Bolivian chuño starch, meat (usually beef and lamb), cooked wheat, and vegetables such as carrots, onions, and corn. The soup is often additionally flavored with cumin, black pepper, and garlic. When served, chairo is garnished with fresh chopped mint. It is recommended to serve the soup while it is still piping hot, preferably in clay bowls.