Cuchuco

Cuchuco is a hearty soup that holds a revered place in Native American cuisine in South America, particularly among the Muisca people. This comforting dish is made with corn, barley, or wheat, and mashed beans, serving as a staple in Colombian cuisine, especially in the highland regions of Boyacá and Cundinamarca Departments.

The name "Cuchuco" has indigenous roots, originating from the Chibcha language spoken by the Muisca. According to Pedro José Ramírez Sendoya, the term likely evolved from various words in regional native languages.

Cuchuco is not only delicious but also cost-effective. It is typically enriched with ingredients such as pork, peas, carrots, potatoes, garlic, onions, and cilantro. This soup is particularly popular in the Andean region and the Cundiboyacense plateau, warming hearts and satiating appetites with every spoonful.