Panama Sancocho

== Ingredients ==
* 1 x 3 – 3½ pound chicken
* 2 lb yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
* 1 lb yam peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (if available)
* 2 large plantain peeled and cut into 1 inch slices (not too ripe)
* 1 bunch green onions coarsely chopped (white part only)
* 3 carrots scrubbed and cut into bite size pieces
* 3 ears corn cut into 1 inch pieces
* ½ cup gringo cilantro leaves and stems, chopped or if Panamanian cilantro (leaf resembling dandelion) is used — 1 leaf
* water or chicken broth
* salt and pepper
== Directions ==
# Put all ingredients except salt, pepper, and corn in a large soup or stock pot.
# Add enough water or chicken broth to cover.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
# Remove chicken, discard skin, and peel meat from the bones.
# Break the meat into fairly large pieces and return to the pot.
# Add corn, salt and pepper to taste.
# Simmer for about 20 minutes longer.
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