Wheat & Pork Spine Soup
Cuchuco de Trigo con Espinazo is listed in Soups and Stews for Bogotá / Cundiboyacense. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Brown the pork lightly, add water, salt, and cumin, and simmer 60 minutes.
Rinse the cracked wheat and add it to the pot.
Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add fava beans, peas, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and hogao.
Simmer another 35–45 minutes until the grain is tender and the soup is thick.
Add water if it becomes porridge-like before the vegetables are cooked.
Remove loose bones, adjust seasoning, and finish with cilantro.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
pork neck bones
coarse cracked wheat
water
shelled fava beans
peas
carrots
shredded cabbage
potatoes
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