Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

14 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef shank, cubed
  • 1 tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste (or other peppers to your taste)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • water, to cover
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons of the cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2
    Add water to cover and stir well.
  3. 3
    Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
  4. 4
    Uncover, stir, and simmer for an additional hour uncovered.
  5. 5
    Just before serving, stir in the cumin, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve and enjoy.
  6. 6
    Corn may also be added to this recipe, as well as a dollop of sour cream as garnish.

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