Ece ÖzdenakCuisinier
12 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Sancocho is a hearty Colombian soup made by simmering chicken or meat with assorted root vegetables and corn. A shared family meal, it is filling and nourishing.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Simmer the Chicken

40 min

Simmer the chicken with the onion, garlic, and water over medium heat, covered, for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam.

2

Add the Tomato

5 min

Add the tomato and cumin and simmer for 5 minutes more.

3

Add the Vegetables

30 min

Add the potatoes, corn, and plantain. Cook over low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt.

4

Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. It can be frozen for 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
380 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
42 gCarbohydrate
12 gFat
5 gFiber
8 gSugar
520 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 27% Carbohydrate 44% Fat 28%
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