https://www.globalsouthworld.com/rss/tag/Culinary%20Traditions en-US https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/ecuadors-cuenca-sets-guinness-record-with-14-tonne-traditional-soup-video https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/ecuadors-cuenca-sets-guinness-record-with-14-tonne-traditional-soup-video Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:45:24 Z The final dish weighed 1,433 kilograms, far exceeding the 500-kilogram minimum required for certification. Around 30 people spent five days preparing the ingredients before completing the record-breaking cook. Following official confirmation, nearly 10,000 portions were distributed to the public, as part of Cuenca’s ongoing Carnival celebrations aimed at promoting local gastronomy and supporting the city’s economy .

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