Sopa a la Criolla

Method

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté diced onions and minced garlic with toasted cumin seeds until fragrant, then add the diced dried chillies and cook briefly. Add the beef or chicken pieces and brown them lightly, then pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes, sweet potato, corn cut into chunks, and the stock cube, then simmer for 25-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through. Season generously with salt and white pepper to taste, then finish with fresh coriander and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve piping hot in deep bowls, ensuring each portion has generous amounts of broth, meat, and vegetables.