Vorí Vorí de Pollo (Paraguayan Fluffy Cornmeal-Cheese Dumpling Soup) – Authentic Paraguay Recipe

Ingredients for Vorí Vorí de Pollo (Paraguayan Fluffy Cornmeal-Cheese Dumpling Soup) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups pillowy cornmeal and Paraguayan cheese dumplings (vorí), washed and trimmed
• 1 cup carrots and celery
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with oregano
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Paraguay seasoning (garlic, sweet bell pepper, scallions, parsley)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and oregano for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in garlic, sweet bell pepper, scallions, parsley and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Paraguay's kitchen.
3. Add golden chicken thighs and pillowy cornmeal and Paraguayan cheese dumplings (vorí), tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in carrots and celery, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.