Where does Sopa de Maní come from?

Sopa de Maní — country of origin: Bolivia.

What is Sopa de Maní made of?

Peanut, potato, carrot, onion, beef broth, parsley.

How do you pronounce Sopa de Maní?

Sopa de maní (Spanish, Bolivia) is pronounced /ˈsopa de maˈni/.

Sopa de Maní

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈsopa de maˈni/

Bolivian peanut soup, commonly simmered with vegetables and sometimes beef or chicken, then served with potatoes or pasta.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Peanuts

Contains peanuts and peanut products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

Bolivian peanut soup, commonly simmered with vegetables and sometimes beef or chicken, then served with potatoes or pasta.

The fried potato garnish, where used, is typically added at the end so it stays crisp against the creamy broth. Ask whether the bowl includes pasta or only potato and vegetables, since both forms are found.

Ground peanuts are blended or stirred into the broth to create the soup's characteristic body. Depending on the recipe, meat may simmer in the pot, while potato, vegetables or pasta make it more substantial. Some versions finish with crisp fried potato sticks, which add a contrasting texture; that garnish should not be treated as universal. This Bolivian version centers on peanut; kitchens may use beef or chicken, but need not include both. Peanuts are a defining allergen, and added pasta may introduce wheat.

Bolivian peanut soup, commonly simmered with vegetables and sometimes beef or chicken, then served with potatoes or pasta.

How it's served

Serve freshly prepared as a starter in the meal.
Pair it with the accompaniments customary to the local version.
Ingredients and portion sizes vary by household and restaurant.

Keep the traditional dish name and explain the defining ingredients in plain language.
Identify the specific preparation and accompaniments offered.
Confirm ingredients and cross-contact practices with the kitchen before making allergen claims.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sopa de Maní?: Bolivian peanut soup, commonly simmered with vegetables and sometimes beef or chicken, then served with potatoes or pasta.
Where does Sopa de Maní come from?: Sopa de Maní — country of origin: Bolivia.
What is Sopa de Maní made of?: Peanut, potato, carrot, onion, beef broth, parsley.
Which allergens does Sopa de Maní contain?: Contains peanuts and peanut products.
How do you pronounce Sopa de Maní?: Sopa de maní (Spanish, Bolivia) is pronounced /ˈsopa de maˈni/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.