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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Sancocho De Pollo Y Costilla De Res (chicken And Beef Ribs Soup)

    Sancocho de Pollo y Costilla de Res (Chicken and Beef Ribs Soup)

    Mar 8, 2024 by Erica Dinho · Leave a Comment

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    Sancocho is the perfect one pot meal. It's a thick, comforting and filling soup made with different kid of meals, spices, herbs and meats. This sancocho de pollo y costilla de res is perfect for a Sunday meal.

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    Sancocho is one of my favorite traditional Colombian soups. There are many variations of Sancocho throughout Colombia, depending on the region, while you’ll find other versions around Latin America. Of course every family puts their own twist on Sancoho recipe too!

    What is Sancocho?

    It is basically a very thick soup made with root vegetables and different kinds of meats, in a broth, usually flavored with herbs (cilantro or parsley), combined with achiote, garlic, onion, scallions and bell peppers. It is almost a stew, but still considered a soup. Every Sancocho recipe you try may be different from the last and unique in its own right.

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    You can find the printable recipe card with exact amounts and directions below.

    Vegetables: Onions, garlic, scallions, green plantain, potatoes and yuca. You can also add corn if you like.

    Spices: Salt, pepper, cumin, ground achiote, sazón with azafran or color.

    Water: You can use chicken broth for more flavor.

    Meat: Chicken drumsticks, thighs or breast and short beef ribs.

    Herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley.

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    How to Serve Chicken and Beef Sancocho?

    In Colombia are always serve it with a salad, avocado, white rice and ají picante (Colombian hot sauce) on the side. This is the typical Sunday meal in some Colombian homes, perfect for enjoying with your family. This dish warms the soul, heart and body, and is exactly what I expect to taste when I am craving a tasty, comforting, hot soup.

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    How to Make this Dish

    Place the onions, scallions and garlic in a blender with 3 tablespoons of water. Blend for a couple a minutes.

    In a large pot, place the chicken, beef ribs, onion mixture, salt and green plantain.

    Add the water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes.

    Add the potatoes and yuca. Continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Stir in the cilantro.

    Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve in large soup bowls, dispersing the ribs, chicken and vegetables evenly.

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    Sancocho de Pollo y Costilla de Res Recipe

    Erica Dinho
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 529 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup onions, chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 scallions, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon ground achiote or color
    • 12 cups water, or more if necessary
    • 8 chicken drumsticks or your favorite chicken pieces
    • 2 pounds short beef ribs
    • 2 green plantains, peeled and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces
    • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in half
    • 1 pound frozen or fresh yuca cut into big pieces
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place the onions, scallions and garlic in a blender with 3 tablespoons o water and blend for a couple of minutes.
    • In a large pot, place the chicken, beef ribs, onion mixture, salt and green plantain.
    • Add the water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes.
    • Add the potatoes and yuca. Continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Stir in the cilantro.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve in large soup bowls, dispersing the ribs, chicken and vegetables evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 58gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Colombian sancocho, Sancocho
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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