Hearty Harmony: A Flavorful Fusion of Sancocho de Guandules

Ingredients

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 corn on the cob, cut into pieces
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1lb beef, cut into pieces
• 1lb pork, cut into pieces
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1.5lbs chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 plantains, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups dried pigeon peas (guandules)
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks