Assorted Root-Vegetable Soup (Sancocho)
Servings Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10-12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds short ribs of beef 1/4 pound smoked ham, diced 4 quarts chicken stock or water
1/2 cup basic Recaito 1 cup tomato sauce 1 pound each calabaza (West Indian pumpkin), yautia (taro root), apio name (yam), and yuca (cassava), peeled and diced in 1-inch cubes
2 medium green plantains, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces 3 ears fresh corn, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper 1 quart water



1 In a big soup pot, combine the first 6 ingredients, including all the root vegetables. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2 Add the remaining ingredients and bring to another boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked. Adjust the seasonings.

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