Sancocho

Sancocho is the quintessential Colombian comfort food and a dish that brings families together every Sunday across the country. Every region has its own version, but Sancocho de Gallina, made with whole hen, is the most traditional and beloved. The soup is a magnificent one-pot meal built on a foundation of slow-simmered chicken broth enriched with yuca, green plantain, corn on the cob, potatoes, and a sofrito of onion, garlic, tomato, and cilantro. The broth is clear but deeply flavored, the vegetables are tender and wholesome, and the chicken falls apart at the touch of a fork. In many families, sancocho is not just food but ritual, often cooked outdoors over a wood fire during weekend gatherings.