The Sopa de Maní I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Sopa de Maní and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the hearty and filling was right, chuño freeze-dried potato was handled the way it should be.

salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. Growing up it was always an indigenous community festival feast, which shaped my reference point entirely. cola morada alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.