Ingredients for Sancocho De Gallina Colombian Chicken Soup
- 5 cups of chicken stock
- Yucca Root
- Plantains
- Red Potatoes
- Whole Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Lemons, Juice Of
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 scallions
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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How to Make Sancocho De Gallina Colombian Chicken Soup
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of chicken stock, 4 scallions (finely chopped), 1/2 cup of cilantro (packed, chopped), and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool completely. Then, transfer to a blender and process until smooth and vibrant green. Set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the remaining 4 cups of chicken stock and 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, quartered.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Skim off any foam or scum that rises to the surface and discard.
- Simmer the chicken for approximately 1 hour, or until cooked through.
- Add 1 pound of yuca (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) and 1 pound of red potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) to the pot. Continue to simmer.
- Skim off any additional scum that forms.
- 30 minutes before the soup is finished cooking, add 1 pound of plantains (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces).
- 10 minutes before the soup is done, stir in the reserved scallion-cilantro-cumin puree and the juice of 2 lemons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until a smooth, yellowish roux forms.
- Slowly whisk the roux into the soup, stirring continuously until it thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
18g
Carbs
14g
