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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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