Panamanian Sancocho de Gallina

== Ingredients ==
* 1 x 4 – 5 lb stewing hen, cleaned, dressed and cut up
* 1 large onion
* 2 ripe tomatoes
* 2 green peppers
* 4 garlic cloves, mashed
* 4 quarts cold water
* 1 lb yucca
* 2 medium size otoes
* 1 lb ñame
* 3 green plantains
* ½ lb zapallo (pumpkin)
* 3 ears of tender corn
* 1 lb potatoes
* salt and pepper
* coriander and parsley
== Directions ==
# Place the cut-up hen in the cold water with the herbs and salt and pepper and cook slowly until the hen is tender.
# While it is cooking, chop the onion, tomatoes, peppers.
# And add to the pot with the garlic.
# Cut the corn and plantains in 1½-inch pieces and add.
# Then chop the remaining vegetables (not too small) and add.
# Continue cooking until all the vegetables are tender.
# Season to taste.
# For a little more zip, add a bit of hot pepper.
# Serve in large soup dishes.
=== Variation ===
# For meat sancocho use 2 pounds of beef brisket or flank steak (cut-up) and increase the quantity of vegetables.
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