COLOMBIAN CHICKEN STEW: SANCOCHO

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Quote: "It shouts out loud: I really care for you!" I lived in Colombia, South America, and Sancocho is the ultimate in comfort food there! And like in Italian homes, each family has their own version of lasagna; this is my personalized version of the soup. It is believed that it is so powerful that it can bring the dead back to life. That is why it is served after every party and makes the perfect Sunday meal!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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 habanero chile, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 gallon water
3 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
One 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

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree the garlic, carrots, peppers, onion, chile, and 1 cup cilantro.
  • In a large pot, combine the puree with the water, bouillon cubes, and cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the yucca and green plantain and simmer for 10 minutes more. Add the potatoes, ripe plantain, and corn and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine the remaining 1 cup cilantro and a little of the stew broth and puree. Stir the puree into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Abdullah Bilal
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This stew was so easy to make, and it turned out so flavorful! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Arabkhan Marwat
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this Colombian chicken stew was amazing! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Cecil Jacobs
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This Colombian chicken stew was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Jonathan Reyes
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I made this stew for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Anwar Niazi
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Jizelle Mills
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this Colombian chicken stew did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Bilawal ali
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This stew was so easy to make, and it turned out so flavorful! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ms Romija
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this Colombian chicken stew was amazing! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jemal Media
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This Colombian chicken stew was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Tanan Ahmed
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I made this stew for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Durjoy Sd
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Valentina Flores
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this Colombian chicken stew did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Shah Badeen
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This stew was so easy to make, and it turned out so flavorful! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Khaji Nayak
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this Colombian chicken stew was amazing! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Norul Abser
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This Colombian chicken stew was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Mugalu Jacqueline
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I made this stew for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Omolara Gbolagade
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


sotamursu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this Colombian chicken stew did not disappoint! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotati


GABKOBEE TV
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This Colombian chicken stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.