Sancocho de Gallina

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12 to 14 cups water

1 hen or large chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 10 to 12 pieces

2 stalks scallion, whole

1/2 white onion

2 sprigs of cilantro

Sofrito:

1/4 cup olive oil

1 bunch scallions, about 8 chopped

1 tomato, finely chopped

1/2 onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

14 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

5 strands saffron

2 green plantains, broken by hand into pieces

2 yucca (cassava) peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

4 red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 ears of corn, kernels removed, optional

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish

3 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Avocado slices