Sancocho De Gallina (Colombian Chicken Soup) Recipe

Name: Sancocho De Gallina (Colombian Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock; 1 yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 plantains, peeled, halved, and sliced into thirds lengthwise; 2 red potatoes, peeling optional, cut into chunks; 3 whole skinless chicken breasts, quartered with bones left on; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 teaspoon cumin; 6 -8 scallions; 1 bunch cilantro; salt and pepper, to taste; For the Roux; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 plantains, peeled, halved, and sliced into thirds lengthwise
2 red potatoes, peeling optional, cut into chunks
3 whole skinless chicken breasts, quartered with bones left on
2 lemons, juice of
1 teaspoon cumin
6 -8 scallions
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper, to taste
For the Roux
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter

1
In one cup of the chicken stock, simmer the scallions, cilantro, and cumin for 5 minutes. Set it aside until it is cool, then process in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth, green-colored puree to be added to the final soup.
2
In the remaining 1 1/4 quarts of chicken stock, simmer the quartered, skinned chicken breasts. Skim off the scum that results and discard. The chicken will take about 1 hour to cook.
3
As the chicken is simmering, add the cut up, peeled yucca, and the cut up potatoes. Continue to skim off the scum after the yucca and potatoes are added.
4
30 minutes prior to the end of cooking, add the cut up plaintains.
5
10 minutes before completion of the cooking phase, add the processed scallions-cilantro-cumin mixture and the juice from the 2 lemons.
6
Combine the flour and the butter for the roux and microwave for 30 seconds. The result should be a yellowish sludge.
7
Add the roux to the soup and stir to blend well.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, 1 yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes, 2 plantains, peeled, halved, and sliced into thirds lengthwise, 2 red potatoes, peeling optional, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Sancocho De Gallina (Colombian Chicken Soup) 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.

Sancocho De Gallina (Colombian Chicken Soup)

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