Vori means "ball" in the Guaraní language of Paraguay; vori vori is the plural form. The name references the spherical dumplings that float in the broth. The soup originated as a fusion of the cuisines of Spanish Franciscan missionaries and the Guaraní people.
1 bone-in chicken breast (about 1 ¼ pounds)
1 small yellow onion, peeled
1 small carrot
1 stalk celery
1 large clove garlic
¾ teaspoon salt
8 cups water
4 cups diced butternut squash
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
¼ cup grated white onion
1 cup fine stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup grated queso blanco (see Tip) or ricotta salata
Chopped fresh parsley or scallion greens for garnish
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