Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)
Description
This is a traditional Mexican beef and vegetable soup seasoned with cumin, cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
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1 pound beef shank
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1 tomato, quartered
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2 potatoes, cubed
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1 onion, chopped
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3 carrots, chopped
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1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
Directions
1
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.
2
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.