Recipe courtesy of Nancy Cabrera

Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho

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  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Quote: "It shouts out loud: I really care for you!" I lived in Colombia, South America, and Sancocho is the ultimate in comfort food there! And like in Italian homes, each family has their own version of lasagna; this is my personalized version of the soup. It is believed that it is so powerful that it can bring the dead back to life. That is why it is served after every party and makes the perfect Sunday meal!

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a blender, puree the garlic, carrots, peppers, onion, chile, and 1 cup cilantro.
  2. In a large pot, combine the puree with the water, bouillon cubes, and cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  4. Add the yucca and green plantain and simmer for 10 minutes more. Add the potatoes, ripe plantain, and corn and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  5. In a blender, combine the remaining 1 cup cilantro and a little of the stew broth and puree. Stir the puree into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve.