Receta de Sancocho Venezolano/ Sopa de Carnes y Verduras Deliciosa y Sana.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and generally less expensive than beef.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with more nutrients.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can be a lighter alternative while bananas are more accessible.

Start by chopping the red bell pepper into squares.

Chop the onion into squares.

Chop a celery stick into squares.

Cut the potatoes into medium-sized pieces, using 2 potatoes.

Chop the yuca into pieces.

Slice the green plantain into wheels.

Chop the carrots into pieces.

Prepare a good bunch of parsley and cilantro, chopping them finely.

In a large pot, add a stream of vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high temperature.

Add the chopped garlic to the pot, followed by the onion, red bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

After 10 minutes, add 3 liters of water to the pot and raise the temperature to bring it to a boil.

Add the meats: beef ribs, oxtail, and chicken thighs. Make sure the meats are covered with water.

Cover the pot and let it boil for 1 to 1.5 hours, as the meats are tough.

Once the time has passed, add the harder tubers: yuca and carrots, and let them cook.

Add the green plantains and let them dissolve into the soup.

Add a bunch of chopped parsley and cilantro for flavor.

Season with 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of ground pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix well to integrate all the flavors and let it cook for another 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, add the potatoes and corn to the pot.

Cover and let it boil for another 20-25 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Taste the soup and adjust salt if necessary, then cover and let it cook for the last 10 minutes before serving.

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