Best 4 Hearty Panamanian Style Chicken Noodle Soup Sancocho Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the flavors of Panama with our hearty Panamanian-style chicken noodle soup, known as Sancocho. This traditional dish is a delightful symphony of tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a savory broth that will warm your soul. Sancocho is a staple in Panamanian cuisine, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this beloved soup, featuring three variations to tantalize your taste buds. Our classic Sancocho recipe showcases the harmonious blend of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, while our chicken and corn dumpling Sancocho adds a delightful twist with the inclusion of fluffy corn dumplings. For a vegetarian take on this comforting dish, our vegetable Sancocho offers a vibrant array of vegetables simmered in a rich broth. Prepare to be captivated by the flavors of Panama as you delve into these authentic Sancocho recipes.
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PANAMANIAN SANCOCHO
I grew up in the Canal Zone and sancocho is a must for large family meals. Sancocho is a Latin chicken soup with cilantro and yuca (or cassava). Keep in mind, there are a variety of recipes out there this is just the one my nanny used to make us.
Provided by IheartCilantro
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water, chicken, plantains, onion, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until chicken is longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove the chicken and let cool. Add yuca, potatoes, and corn to the soup; cook over medium heat until yuca and potatoes are softened, about 30 minutes.
- Discard chicken skin and bones. Place meat back into the soup; stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 468.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
HEARTY PANAMANIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (SANCOCHO)
A hearty soup that's great when you're sick or on snow days, that is rich in flavor and fall-off-the-bone goodness!! Bon appetit!
Provided by damaris
Categories Chicken Noodle Soup
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken legs in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, hot chile pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic; cover pot and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into the saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, at least 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Add name root, corn, celery, carrots, recaito, sofrito, and cilantro. Cook soup until vegetables soft, at least 30 minutes more.
- Stir orzo and oregano into the soup; cook until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 687.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
PANAMANIAN SANCOCHO
There are a few versions of sancocho out there (in fact, there are probably multiple recipes of it within the same country), but this is the way my grandma used to make it. Sancocho is basically a chicken based soup that gets its distinct flavour from cilantro and yuca (or cassava).
Provided by ItsTheLadyV
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. Rub the mix all over the chicken and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, peel and chop the yucca and the onion. Set aside.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pot, place a lid on it, and let it sweat for about 7 minutes.
- Add the onion and the chicken stock. Bring the soup to a boil and then let it simmer over medium low heat until the chicken is cooked through and soft.
- Raise the heat to medium and add the yucca. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer and cook until the yucca is cooked through (approximately 10 minutes).
- Serve with white rice on the side that is added into the soup when you are about to eat it.
- NOTE: This soup keeps well frozen and only gets more flavourful with time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.4, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 2186.9, Carbohydrate 142.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 23.8
SANCOCHO
Sancocho, a word often used as slang by Puerto Ricans to mean a big old mix of things, is a rustic stew eaten across the Caribbean and made with every imaginable combination of proteins and vegetables. My father cooked his with beef, corn and noodles; my mom with chicken breasts, lean pork and sweet plantains; my grandmother with beef, pork on the bone and yautia. As such, I've rarely used a recipe, so this one is based largely on observation, taste memory and what I like. Pretty much every ingredient can be swapped out, and it also makes for a sumptuous vegetarian dish without meat. Sancocho epitomizes the resilience of Puerto Rican people, as it is often prepared in times of crisis - such as after a hurricane - and made with whatever you have on hand.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories meat, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel and cut the yuca, yautia, green plantain and yellow plantain into 1-inch pieces. Scrape out the seeds, then chop the calabaza, skin on, into 1-inch pieces. Put each ingredient in a separate bowl, adding water to cover vegetables in order to prevent them from turning brown while you prepare the rest of the soup.
- Husk the corn, then slice it into 2-inch-thick segments. Set aside.
- Season pork (or beef) and chicken with 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add the pork and brown on all sides for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a clean, large bowl, then add the chicken to the same pot, and brown on both sides for another 5 minutes, adding oil as needed if the pot gets dry. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the same bowl as the pork.
- Reduce heat to medium and add sofrito to the pot, scraping up any browned bits of meat and incorporating them into the mix. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until liquid has evaporated and mixture darkens in color.
- Return the pork, chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot. Add the stock, bay leaves and remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To keep the vegetables from falling apart, add each one in order of firmness, cooking each for 5 minutes before adding the next. Begin with the yuca, then yautia, green plantain, yellow plantain, calabaza and corn, cooking the yuca for a total of 30 minutes and the corn for only 5 minutes.
- Add chorizo and stir well to incorporate. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat until meat and vegetables are tender and break easily with a fork. Because of all the starches and meat in this dish, this stew tends to be thick and rich. Some of the vegetables will fall apart, giving it a porridge consistency. This is a good thing.
- Adjust salt to taste, and serve with fresh bread or white rice on the side.
Tips:
- To make a flavorful broth, use a combination of chicken bones, meat, and vegetables. - For a richer flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the pot. - Add plenty of vegetables to the soup for a nutritious and colorful dish. - Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavor to the soup. - Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Serve the soup with a side of rice or bread.
Conclusion:
A hearty and flavorful dish, Panamanian-style chicken noodle soup (sancocho) is a popular dish in many Latin American countries. Made with a combination of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, this soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy as a light meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels.
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