Authentic Traditional Venezuelan Sancocho Soup / Authentique soupe sancocho vénézuélienne

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture with added nutrients.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini provides a low-calorie option with a different flavor.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein while rice is often less expensive.

Heat 4 tablespoons of corn oil (or olive oil) in a pot.

Add the juice of 2 limes, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 bird's eye chili, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of paprika to the pot.

Add 1 beef bouillon cube and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Remove the marinated beef pieces and set aside.

Add 2 chopped onions to the pot.

Add sweet potatoes, potatoes, and carrots to the pot.

Transfer to a new pot and add 2 corn cobs cut into pieces.

Add a bouquet garni made of 2 bay leaves and cilantro, and cover with water.

Add a piece of cabbage and a dried bird's eye chili.

Bring to a boil and skim off any foam.

Reduce heat to medium (5 out of 9) and cook for 3 hours, skimming occasionally.

After 2 hours, add salt and black pepper to taste.

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