Slow-Cooked Bolivian Potato and Corn Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A hearty stew combining traditional Bolivian staples—potatoes and corn—with aromatic spices for a comforting meal. This Latin American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs yellow potatoes, fresh corn kernels, white onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes yellow potatoes
• 2 cups, cut from 2 ears fresh corn kernels
• 1 large, finely chopped white onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped white onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 4 medium diced yellow potatoes and 2 cups fresh corn kernels, stirring to coat with spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, then season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.