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Sopa Paraguaya

Paraguay's iconic savory cornbread, a moist cheese-and-onion baked dish despite its misleading name as a soup.

60 minutes
Serves 4
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter.

  2. 2

    Sauté the diced onions in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and translucent, then let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the egg yolks until creamy, then stir in the cornmeal, milk, grated cheese, sautéed onions, and salt to form a thick batter.

  4. 4

    In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, then gently fold them into the batter in two additions to keep the mixture light.

  5. 5

    Pour the batter into the prepared dish, smooth the top, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.

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