Hearty Panamanian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup (Sancocho) Recipe

Name: Hearty Panamanian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup (Sancocho)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken legs, skinned; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and minced; 1/3 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 pounds name root, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 ears fresh corn, cut in thirds; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 tablespoons recaito (such as Goya(R)); 2 tablespoons sofrito (such as Goya(R)); 4 cilantro leaves, minced; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves

Servings: persons

6 chicken legs, skinned
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 hot chile pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken stock
2 pounds name root, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 ears fresh corn, cut in thirds
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons recaito (such as Goya(R))
2 tablespoons sofrito (such as Goya(R))
4 cilantro leaves, minced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1
Place chicken legs in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, hot chile pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic; cover pot and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.
2
Pour chicken stock into the saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, at least 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Add name root, corn, celery, carrots, recaito, sofrito, and cilantro. Cook soup until vegetables soft, at least 30 minutes more.
3
Stir orzo and oregano into the soup; cook until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken legs, skinned, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Panamanian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup (Sancocho) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Hearty Panamanian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup (Sancocho)

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