Maurini- Love the sound of that!! Hize una tremenda ollada y se acabo toda. So cool to find Sancocho here. ),and am so looking forward to trying your lighter version with chicken. This South American twist on classic chicken soup is bulked up with chunks of tender potato and brightened by lime, oregano, and corn. Same! If they could only taste it once, they would be hooked!! https://www.closetcooking.com/colombian-chicken-and-corn-soup-ajiaco I am currently making the soup ( on the stove as I type waiting for the potatoes)!!! Serve it with avocado and rice on the side. My mom and I both find the biggets issue with WW is the blandness of many of the recipes. I cannot get enough plantains!!!! Your site has given us the chance to eat what we LIKE in a much healtheir way. I have made 3 recipes since I found your site last week. I remember this from my journey through South-America. On the bone tastes better in my opinion, the bones give the soup a nice flavor, but you can use bonless as well. Cook for about 8 minutes more. I have had this soup at the Dominican restaurant in my town… I made your recipe and it was freaken fantabulous. ), your site will be very helpful in general. Ajiaco (the Spanish name) is thickened with potatoes and corn and has plenty of tender shredded chicken. Thanks Gina! Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup. My grandma sadly never taught me. Hi, I’m Gina Homolka, a busy mom of two girls, author and recipe developer here at Skinnytaste.com. i didn't cook my veggies just cut them up and threw them in. i think that if you are from cajun land like me you would cook this a little longer and maybe add some cayenne for a hint of spice. This easy-to-make chicken and hominy soup is one of many great Mexican Christmas traditions, or simply delicious whenever you want to eat something warm and comforting. This soup is the ultimate comfort food. Do you happen to know how many pointsplus it is? Cut 3 of the carrots and 2 of the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces. Joyce. Some of my nieces and nephews boyfriends and girlsfriends love this soup. Bring to a boil. They always say "Oh Mija it is so easy you just add this that and the other y ya!" For me and my family this is the ultimate comfort food and is absolutely delicious. Add chicken pieces and season with a little salt. Instructions Checklist. I only added an additional plantain…. My daughter and husband love love love this soup more than any other soup I make. Thanks for posting, I now can prepare it at home! Add chicken bullion, cumin and half of the cilantro and cover pot. I am a yucca newbie. Lately I've been making this without the plantain. Researchers are finding that yucca root’s phytonutrients, including steroidal saponins and resveratrol, endow it with significant health benefits. In a large pot, saute scallions, onions and garlic in oil. Add chicken, broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. How would I need to modify this to make it in the crockpot? The tuberous roots of plants in the yucca family – more than 40 species strong – have long provided a carbohydrate-rich food source for indigenous peoples in arid areas of the Americas. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. I also love lentejas, sopa de arroz and bunelos! The best way to eat this soup is with some salsa or cumbia music playing in the background… enjoy!! LOVE all your recipes. I’m making it right now since it feels like the first day of fall on the East Coast! Ingredients 1teaspoonolive oil 5scallions, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 4clovesgarlic, chopped 1/2onion, chopped 6skinless chicken thighs on the bone 1cupchopped cilantro 3medium potatoes, peeled and chopped … 1 bay leaf. The starchy root of the yucca is not only rich in carbohydrates but also contains a healthy mix of vitamins, minerals and plant-based nutrients. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018442-chicken-soup-from-scratch Is a good dish for very early mornings after a good parranda in Christmas or rainy days. Heya, I'm from Trinidad and we have a similar dish called sancoche (everything but the car). Solo le añadi Zapallo y como no tenia pollo lo hize de neck bones. Skim off and discard any foam from soup. i did not get the chicken on the bone, i forget that you just take the skin off yourself…i used 2 tomatoes and couldn't find the plantains and yucca so it was just corn and potatoes but this was delicious! Now I have searched the internet if yucca and cassava is the same and it’s not that easy to find out but apparently  not. Growing up in Southern California, I learned my fair share of Mexican dishes, but I look forward to learning how to cook Colombian ones. This recipe looks delicious! Delicious! Good nutrition + exercise = Fitness, Yes, it does give you energy! I'm happy you are enjoying my recipes, Latin food rocks!! This site uses cookies to help provide the best user experience. Your email address will not be published. I’ve made sancocho before but never with chicken. It was left to cook for hours where it was later taken out to cool for shredding. . So seriously I made this and it was , is one of my most favorite things in the world to eat. I always have honemade sofrito on hand, so I use that and omit the Yuka (preference) and just add another plantano. Thanks for all of your amazing recipes. Yum! Required fields are marked *, By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with SkinnyTaste. I used skinless lean chicken to lighten this up, but they typically cook this with the whole chicken, feet and all! My mother in law just made this for me she's Ecuadorean and took the green plantain and mashed it and lightly fried it and sliced that on top of the soup. I read your recipe and thought, "What, no chicken head and feet?" Love your site! Gracias por compartir!!!! That looks good! I was privileged to be born and grow up there until I was 18. So glad I found your site. This was absolutly delicious. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour with half the onion and tomato. Definaltly a keeper. I am wondering if you might know? Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. It’s light but wholesome and filling. I do not like thighs which I hate that I don't because I know that it added that extra flavor. My father is from Bogota and my mom fron El Tolima / Ibague. @Marybeth – Good question, I add about 8-9 cups of water. I've been there many times. Add water or chicken broth and marinated chicken… Lol, maybe just go with the sweet potato. Our family lived for over 3 years in Amaga, Columbia many, many years ago and this soup was a favourite of ours. They were a hit here at home, absolutely love it. I bought the wrong kind of plaintains, but I had butternut squash in my fridge and added that in place of the plaintains. My parents are Colombian (from Medellín), and I was born in the States. Raised in Cali.So happy to see this recipe here as my mom never bothered to teach me. so delicious! The soup was very flavorful and simple. Simmer on low for about 40 minutes. This looks great but I'm concerned about what I read on the internet about yucca root being toxic, obviously I'm not Columbian because I had to look up yucca! Get the recipe. This soup looks amazing!! I was wondering a couple of things, though… what size pot are you using to make this (since the instructions say to fill the pot with water) and, are you using fresh yucca or frozen? Made this last night, did not use boullion as it’s all msg, and it turned out delicious. Sounds amazing. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. I made this soup on saturday.. let me tell you.. this soup is AMAZING… I work with a couple Puertorican ladies and they make it similar… i think next time i will add some chicken sausage… thanks for the recipe!! My Mother is from Colombia too! I made this last night and it was sooo delicious. In Colombia, “el almuerzo” is the main meal eaten in the afternoon and this is soup typically served with rice and avocado on the side. OMG!!! When several drops of water sprinkled on pan skitter and dissipate, sauté the remaining onions and tomatoes along with the garlic for 5 minutes. Im taking some for lunch the rest of the week. Mi mamá y mi abuela también son de Cali! Add corn and cook an additional 7 minutes or until corn is cooked. Thanks Beth, we love this. I like the yucca, but you can always add more potato. I happen to be stuck in Colombia due to the virus and this soup hot the spot. What would be the SmartPoints value for this recipe? Top with the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. :))) xoxoxo. *, Cassava is yuca it just needs to be peeled and prepared. In Colombia, Changua is served for breakfast with bread either in the soup … Love you Marybeth, I LOVE this soup! 2 medium carrots, cut into 4 pieces. I ❤ Yuca/Cassava, but NEVER eat it raw! This looks and sounds great. – Griselle. Estoy feliz de encontrar tu Blog, soy Colombiana y me encanta ver recetas y mucho mas si con de mi pais. Bring chicken, water, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large stockpot. The flavors were very light which I like. Get recipes & exclusive content via email: You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive. I have sweet potato or cassava. Enjoyed by the youngest to the oldest in the house. 1 medium rib celery, cut into 4 pieces. I have to say this was WOW. Step 4. Hi, This sounds delish, but I do have some questions. Any advice on how to prepare it for this recipe? Sancocho is a hearty soup, almost like a stew and is a traditional dish in the region of Antioquia, Colombia that combines potatoes, yuca, corn, plantains and meat. Is it true that yucca could make you sick? Add onions, … My mom never taught me to cook (she hated it), so I never learned how to cook anything Colombian. That may sound silly but I am not very familiar with the plant. In PR we also make sancocho but we put white rice inside to eat it. For example, in the capital of the country Bogotá; Ajiaco is a very popular dish. 1 chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, skinned and cut into 8 pieces, plus 1 whole chicken breast, skinned and cut in 1/2. I tweaked it, but followed it pretty closely. I am so happy! I just found your blog and am so excited to find so many Latin dishes – yum! I lived in Cali Colombia years ago and fell in love with this soup.Thank you for the recipe.I will be enjoying it again.YUm Yum. Such a fantastic site with so many great HEALTHY variations of food that is so close to my heart. I have to be a bit creative with the yucca since we don’t have it here. Made this today for dinner and the entire family loved it! Unfortunately I couldn’t find frozen yucca but I did find a fresh yucca root. Step 1. Discard the bones and set the meat aside. Delicious! I believe it is only poisonous in large quantities (and raw). Add the pasta and cilantro to the soup. And, since I just started Weight Watchers (I'm on day one! You're welcome, good luck with weight watchers!! also you may change the recipe so it reads how much water to add as i cooked mine longer to cook out some of the water (i added 10 cups oops!) Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. She also cooks squash in hers-not sure which one but its orange on the inside and tastes like carrots. I did add shrimp and a little chili paste. Strain stock into a large bowl and discard solids. but this a wonderful take on chicken soup! Colombia has the best soups! We add a few more veggies (mainly ground provisions) and pumpkin (closer to acorn squash in texture and flavor, and some split peas. Sancocho is my favorite comfort food [I always add a little lime juice to mine], along with papas guisadas. Gina I lovvveeeee your recipes. gina you are AWESOME! In the end, you had a delicious, simple Colombian style chicken soup. This dish gives you new energy. Thanks for all your help. In a large pot, combine the puree with the water, bouillon cubes, and cumin, and season with salt … thank you. Quarter the onion. You're welcome Amy!! I really want to make it! Tried it an really liked it. Add the water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for about 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender. I just found this recipe and I’m excited to make it tonight for my Colombian house guest. Serve in large bowls, and top with cilantro. Remove the chicken and set … I also take the chicken thighs out after 40 minutes, shred the meat, and throw it back in so it’s easier to eat. I am Puerto Rican and though I LUV my country's food..between deepfrying everything and adoring lard LOL not very healthy. Or skip all that and use sweet potato:). I'm from Panama, and sancocho is the best soup ever! In a large pot, combine parsley stems, bouquet garni, carrots, parsnips, onions, and chicken, breast … Skim foam. My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). Yes, actually my Mom is Colombian. In Colombia, creamy yellow potatoes called criollas are traditional, but regular russet or Yukon Gold work well if you can’t find them at your local Latin market. Thanks so much for sharing, I will be stopping by often! Ajiaco: There are different versions of Ajiaco, but it’s usually made with chicken and three kinds of … Return the chicken … thanks, That's one of my favorite soups ever, my boyfriend is Colombian so we eat it quite often. Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. I used some chopped chicken tenders instead. Thank you! After 40 minutes, adjust salt and add potatoes, cook and additional 15 minutes. Gina are you going to recalculate this recipe to Smart Points? Stir the soup with a wooden spoon to help the potatoes break down and thicken the soup. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the chicken, scallions, garlic, corn, cumin and 1/2 cup of the cilantro with the chicken broth. Still delicious! One of the easiest and tastiest recipes ever! I am from Colombia and we have this every year. How much water should be added to the pot and should the chicken thighs be cut into bite size pieces? I did add a few more scallion, tomatoes and garlic. I was just wondering…do you use yucca root or the leaves? Just as good! i think this would work well in a slow cooker. We love Colombian food and soups – can't wait to try. The shredded chicken was put back in with the onion, garlic, chicken broth, and raw potatoes, which were left to cook till tender. It has such a distinctive flavor, no other chicken soup can taste like this one. It has become a traditional that everyone enjoys. Remove from heat. i am making this in the slow cooker today. This is a hearty soup, verging on stew. Keep posting these healthy Latin dishes please! Colombian Chicken Stew With Potatoes, Tomato, and Onion Recipe 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced. There’s no cream in this delicious creamy Colombian chicken soup. This is my all time favorite. It's a meal! Take everything out of the pot. Thanks. Thank you! I think the cassava would be ok, but honestly I am not 100% sure. still don't see the plantains and yucca at my grocery store i am sure i am missing out…maybe next time. Add the milk, water, all three types of potato and salt and pepper. I have a quick question, do you use chicken with bone or without? I just started WW and I've been scouring recipes to cook. Bean and Rice Soup (Sopa de Arroz y Frijoles... Black Bean … Thanks! I live your site, cannot get enough!!! Saute a few minutes, then add yucca and plantain and fill pot with water. This soup is one of my all time favorite recipes! In a large pot, place the chicken, corn, chicken bouillon, cilantro, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. Erupting with different flavors. Lift out the chicken pieces and as soon as they are cool enough to handle, shred into small pieces. Thanks! 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