Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho

Description

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!

Ingredients

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

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• Yield
• 6 to 8 servings