Sancocho
Hearty one-pot soup of chicken, yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes in a tomato-cilantro broth.
Why It Works
Multiple starchy roots and tubers each break down at different rates, creating layers of texture from silky to firm; the collagen from bone-in chicken enriches the broth.
Key Ingredients
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