History of the Dish
Before starting with the story about the theories regarding its origin, it is imperative to clarify that this is an ancestral soup with thousands of years of preparation. Since it was not made overnight, it took a long time to establish a chronological line about how this dish came to be.
With that said, the theory proposed by scientists takes us back to the colonial era. We need to consider the lands now known as Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, as during that time, they were a single territory.
In this area lived the Cario-Guaraníes, a very famous and historic tribe of the region, who led a traditional life before the arrival of the conquistadors. Their culinary lifestyle was based on fishing, hunting, and farming, preparing what they collected using primitive cooking methods or recipes.
With the arrival of the Spaniards, everything changed drastically. From a gastronomic perspective, there was an evolution, as new ingredients from the old continent were introduced for cooking.
And that is how they began preparing new dishes, some using cheese as a base; mixing it with local ingredients to create a marvelous broth that amazed those who tasted it.
Characteristics and Variations
The famous "vorí vorí" is a dish made from cheese, corn flour shaped into balls, and some herbs. It is also common to add chicken pieces.
Among its known variations, there are examples where milk, oil, pumpkin, and carrots are added. It is even usually served alongside a plate of rice.
