Sancocho Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Hearty soup with chicken, yuca, and plantains.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Start by cleaning and cutting all the vegetables and chicken into appropriate sizes.

2

Sauté Aromatics

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

3

Brown the Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.

4

Add Broth and Vegetables

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the yuca, plantains, corn, potatoes, and carrots. Stir well.

5

Season the Soup

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

6

Finish with Cilantro

Once cooked, stir in the chopped cilantro and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.