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    Bori Bori

    The comforting Paraguayan chicken soup with little cornmeal-and-cheese dumplings that bob in a golden, onion-scented broth.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 1 hrCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Paraguayan KitchenCategory
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    Bori bori (also spelled vori vori) is Paraguay’s great winter comfort food — a sunny chicken broth crowded with tender dumplings made from cornmeal and queso paraguayo. This version follows the soup as it became beloved across the region, filling bowls with warmth from the very first spoonful.

    A golden broth full of cheesy corn dumplings

    The dumplings are the whole story: small, rustic balls of cornmeal and cheese that cook right in the broth until they puff, float, and turn silky-soft inside. The soup itself is clear and gently sweet from onion and carrot, with shreds of chicken in every ladle.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, broth, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and salt, and bring to a boil; skim the foam, then reduce to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
    2. Meanwhile, make the dumplings: mix the cornmeal, grated cheese, egg, milk, and a pinch of salt into a soft, slightly sticky dough, then shape into about 20 small 3/4-inch balls.
    3. Lift the chicken out, shred the meat into bite-size pieces, discard the bones, and return the meat to the pot.
    4. Bring the broth to a gentle boil, drop the dumplings in one by one, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until they float and are cooked through — taste one to be sure.
    5. Season with pepper, stir in the parsley, and serve steaming hot in deep bowls.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't overmix the dumpling dough — a light touch keeps them tender instead of tough. The soup keeps 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently and add a splash of broth if it has thickened.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook1 hr
    Servings6
    CategoryParaguayan Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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