* If you can't find culantro, chopped cilantro leaves and stems can be used.
**Any root vegetables can be used in a pinch, including potatoes, parsnips, turnips, and carrots.
Tip: Add more vegetables to serve more people.
And don't worry if you can't eat it all right away. Sancocho is one of those soups that only gets more flavorful with time. It also freezes well.