Ajiaco Cubano is a hearty and flavorful soup that is a staple in Cuban cuisine. This soup is made with a variety of root vegetables, including yucca, sweet potato, and plantains, along with corn, pork, and a variety of herbs and spices. The result is a rich and savory soup that is perfect for warming up on a cold day. Ajiaco Cubano is often served with rice, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream on top, and is a favorite among Cubans and visitors to the island alike. In this Cuban chicken soup recipe, we will show you how to make this delicious and authentic Ajiaco Cubano using a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
Ajiaco Cubano
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Thigh
- 250 gr Beef Skirt
- 1 Pig's Elbow
- 250 gr Tasajo (Dried Meat)
- 2 Sweet Corn pieces
- 1 Chayote
- 1 Green Banana
- 1 Manioc
- 1 Sweet Patato
- 1 Yam
- 10 gr Annato
- 1 Onion
- 3 Lemons
- 40 gr Cilantro
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 30 gr Salt
- 30 gr Pepper
- 30 gr Cumin
- Garlic Cloves
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat water and add the chicken thigh, salt, onion, cumin and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- When the water is boiling add, beef skirt, pig elbow, tasajo, yellow pepper cilantro, sweet corn and onion. Cover the pot and cook for 40 minutes.
- Add yuca, sweet potato, pumpkin, chayote, green banana, lemon juice, anatto more salt and pepper and cover and let it cook for one hour.
- Serve hot and top it with cilantro. ENJOY!
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