Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho Recipe

Name: Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cloves garlic; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 small Spanish onion, chopped; 1 habenero chile, chopped; 2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 gallon water; 3 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper; 1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 small yucca, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 green plantain, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 5 all-purpose potatoes, halved; 2 ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces; 4 ears corn, cut in 3 pieces

Servings: persons

7 cloves garlic
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 small Spanish onion, chopped
1 habenero chile, chopped
2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 gallon water
3 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 small yucca, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 green plantain, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
5 all-purpose potatoes, halved
2 ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
4 ears corn, cut in 3 pieces

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.
3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add the chicken and simmer for another 20 minutes.
5
Add the yucca and green plantain and simmer for 10 minutes more.
6
Add the potatoes, ripe plantain, and corn and simmer for another 15 minutes.
7
In a blender, combine the remaining 1 cup cilantro and a little of the stew broth and puree.
8
Stir the puree into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cloves garlic, 3 medium carrots, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, and more.

Yes, Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho

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