Sancocho Valluno

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 16
Authentic Sancocho Valluno recipe from Columbia
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours 45 min

Ready In

3 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups water
2 big head onions
2 chopped green tomatoes
4 long onions
11 lbs beef ribs
1 cutting chicken
4 green bananas
1 lb yucca root , peeled and chopped in squares
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
salt , pepper to taste and color

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
531
Sugar
12g
Fat
32g
Sancocho Valluno is a traditional Colombian soup, typically eaten as a main course that features a flavorful, hearty broth. The soup includes beef ribs, chicken, yucca, and green bananas, seasoned with onion, tomato, and cumin that creates a unique and delicious taste. Most commonly consumed in the regions of Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Quindío, Sancocho Valluno is now enjoyed around the country as a staple comfort food that warms up the coldest winter nights.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
2.Add the beef ribs and chicken and reduce heat to simmer for about 2 hours, until meats are tender and fall off the bone.
3.Remove the meats and shred them into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside.
4.Add the onions, tomatoes, long onions, and cumin to the stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5.Add the yucca and green bananas to the pot, cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender.
6.Return the meat to the pot and cook until completely heated through.
7.Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional cumin if needed.

PROS

This hearty soup is perfect for cold-weather comfort food.

It’s packed with flavor and nutrition, especially from the yucca and green bananas.

CONS

The lengthy cook time required to get the desired tenderness may make preparation more suitable for weekends.

Some may find the ingredient list longer than they prefer.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sancocho Valluno has many health benefits, including high fiber, protein content, and Vitamin C from the yucca and green bananas.
Yucca has also been known to help lower blood pressure levels.

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