COLOMBIAN CHICKEN SOUP

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This rich stew-like soup is similar to the rustic sancochos found in home-style Latin American restaurants. Traditionally, the chicken is cooked in the soup, removed, and served on the side. For authentic accompaniments, try white rice cooked in chicken stock and a simple green salad with Russian dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces (including back)
8 cups water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
6 canned whole peeled tomatoes, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (2 cups packed)
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced (optional)
4 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium yuca (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring chicken, water, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Skim foam. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and chile. Return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove breast; cover to keep warm. Add carrots and yuca. Simmer, partially covered, until carrots and yuca are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove remaining chicken; discard back, wings, and cilantro. Skim fat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken on the side, or remove meat from bones, cut into bite-size pieces, and stir into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 g, Cholesterol 117 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 782 g

Maddy Maddy
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This soup was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I added a little bit of extra cumin and chili powder to give it a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again!


Jaydenn Albert
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful! I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it turned out great. The broth is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I added a little bit of chopped cilantro at the end, which re


Raaxa Ruun
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I loved the addition of the potatoes and carrots, which added a nice heartiness to