CALDO DE RES (BEEF SOUP)

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This is a wonderful cold-weather dish.This photo is from the internet to show you the finished product.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Soups

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 - 2 lb beef shank
1 c flour
salt and pepper, to season meat
1/4 c canola oil
1 can(s) diced tomatoes
2 large potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 ribs celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 ears corn, cut into 3 or 4 pieces each
2 zuchini squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 large head of cabbage, cut into large pieces
lime quarters for garnish
SOUP SPICES:
6 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp garlic salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground corriander
2 qt beef stock
1 tsp oregano, dried, crushed
1 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the meat from the beef bones into about 1/2 inch pieces, leaving some on the bones.
  • 2. Dredge meat in flour, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Set a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, meat, bones, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. When the meat is browned, add the onion, garlic and tomato and cook about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Add the beef stock and enough water to cover the meat and bones by about 2 inches. Add soup spices and stir will. Reduce heat to low, Cover, and simmer about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
  • 6. Add any remaining water, the potatoes, carrots and corn; simmer until vegetables are tender.
  • 7. Add the zucchini and cabbage and simmer another 10 minutes or until tender.

Rehan Hamza
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This soup is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is so tender. I love all the different vegetables in it too. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jeremy Gonzales
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yani Yani
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This caldo de res is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the beef is so tender. I love all the different vegetables in it too. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Muhmmad Mujahid
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful broth and tender beef. I also liked that it was a relatively easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Azan Junejo
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This caldo de res is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is fall-apart tender. I love adding all the different vegetables, and the corn on the cob is a must. I will definitely be making this soup aga