Sancocho

Sancocho is a hearty, nutritious soup originating from South America, typically served in countries like Colombia and Ecuador. With its blend of root vegetables and meat, it is a popular dish for special occasions and gatherings.

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Sancocho
  • 2 lbs beef, chicken or pork
  • 3 cups of chopped yucca
  • 2 chopped potatoes
  • 1 chopped plantain
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 2 chopped celery sticks
  • 2 chopped onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups of water or broth
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Cut the meat into large pieces and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water or broth to a boil and add the meat.
  3. Once the meat is cooked, add the chopped root vegetables and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the garlic, cilantro, and season to taste.
  5. Serve with a side of rice or avocado.
    • 2 lbs beef, chicken or pork
    • 3 cups of chopped yucca
    • 2 chopped potatoes
    • 1 chopped plantain
    • 2 chopped carrots
    • 2 chopped celery sticks
    • 2 chopped onions
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 tablespoon of cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 6 cups of water or broth
    • 2 tablespoons of cilantro

    Instructions:

    1. Cut the meat into large pieces and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
    2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water or broth to a boil and add the meat.
    3. Once the meat is cooked, add the chopped root vegetables and let simmer for 20 minutes.
    4. Finally, add the garlic, cilantro, and season to taste.
    5. Serve with a side of rice or avocado.

Tips for preparation of Sancocho

  • 2 lbs beef, chicken or pork
  • 3 cups of chopped yucca
  • 2 chopped potatoes
  • 1 chopped plantain
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 2 chopped celery sticks
  • 2 chopped onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups of water or broth
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Cut the meat into large pieces and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water or broth to a boil and add the meat.
  3. Once the meat is cooked, add the chopped root vegetables and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the garlic, cilantro, and season to taste.
  5. Serve with a side of rice or avocado.
    • 2 lbs beef, chicken or pork
    • 3 cups of chopped yucca
    • 2 chopped potatoes
    • 1 chopped plantain
    • 2 chopped carrots
    • 2 chopped celery sticks
    • 2 chopped onions
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 tablespoon of cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 6 cups of water or broth
    • 2 tablespoons of cilantro

    Instructions:

    1. Cut the meat into large pieces and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
    2. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water or broth to a boil and add the meat.
    3. Once the meat is cooked, add the chopped root vegetables and let simmer for 20 minutes.
    4. Finally, add the garlic, cilantro, and season to taste.
    5. Serve with a side of rice or avocado.

Sancocho serving size

For a single serving, you’ll need about 2 cups of sancocho. For a couple, you’ll need about 4 cups, and for a family of 4, about 8 cups. Serve with a side of rice, avocado, or cornbread for a filling meal.

Sancocho nutrition value

A serving of Sancocho provides approximately 350 calories, 20g of protein, and 30g of carbohydrates. It is also high in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, and potassium.

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