Introduction : Soup of Colombia
This recipe for a hearty soup made with cassava, beef, chicken, and pork is based on one in Secrets of Colombian Cooking by Patricia McCausland-Gallo ( Hippocrates, 2004). This recipe appeared in our March 2011 issue with Dorothy Irwin’s profile on cassava, Taking Root.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
3⁄4 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus 3 whole
1⁄2 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
3 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1⁄4 tsp. ground cumin
1⁄4 tsp. saffron
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
6 tbsp. minced cilantro, plus 5 sprigs
1 1⁄2 lb. pork spareribs, cut into riblets
1 lb. beef brisket, cut into 2″ cubes
(1) 3-4 lb. chicken
2 lb. cassava, peeled and cut into 2″pieces
2 lb. medium potatoes, peeled, quartered
1⁄2 small head cabbage, thinly sliced
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and quartered, for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
INSTRUCTION 0
Heat oil in an 8″ skillet over medium heat. Add sliced scallions, tomatoes, 1⁄4 tsp. salt, pepper, cumin, saffron, and 2 cloves garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 tbsp. minced cilantro, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
INSTRUCTION 1
Place remaining salt and garlic, whole scallions and cilantro sprigs, spareribs, brisket, and chicken in a 12-qt. pot and cover with water by 1″. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
INSTRUCTION 2
Remove chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces, and discard skin and carcass. Place chicken on a plate, cover, and set aside. Add cassava and potatoes to pot and cook for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover loosely, and cook until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. Return chicken to pot, stir in reserved scallion—tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Ladle stew into large serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining minced cilantro. Serve with avocado and rice on the side.
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