Colombian Chicken Stew: Sancocho

INGREDIENTS

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