Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

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.

Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359
Calories
12g
Fat
37g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol50mg 17%
Sodium1881mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber8g 28%
Total Sugars9g
Protein28g
Vitamin C78mg 388%
Calcium118mg 9%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium1374mg 29%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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