Traditional sopa paraguaya: the savory cornbread with cheese and onion that is not a soup
Published on: July 30, 2026
Paraguay's most famous dish, despite its name: a moist savory cake of cornmeal with cheese, sautéed onion, milk and eggs, baked until golden. Served in pieces, hot or cold, alongside barbecue or on its own. With the story of the mistake that became tradition.