CALDO DE RES (BEEF SOUP)

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This is a traditional Mexican home recipe for beef soup (Caldo De Res). Without the meat it is also delicious as a vegetarian soup. Serve with French rolls or corn tortillas and your favorite salsa.

Provided by Alex Trejo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound beef shank
1 tomato, quartered
2 potatoes, cubed
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large pot over low heat combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons cilantro, salt and cumin. Add water to cover and stir well. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Remove lid, stir, and simmer for another hour with lid off. Serve hot. Just before eating, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1880.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Usman sani Bello
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This soup is the best! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Oyuk David Livingstone
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Samer Albeik
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


Anasimos Nesru
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I've made this caldo de res several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The veggies always turn out perfect.


Faridah Hussien
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This caldo de res was a hit with my family! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.