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Caldo de Res Beef Soup Recipe

A hearty and traditional Mexican beef soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef shank, with bone
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced
  • ½ cabbage, chopped
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water

Instructions 

  1. In a large pot, add beef shank, onion, garlic, and water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add corn, carrots, potatoes, and cook for another 30 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini, cabbage, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Beef Soup, Caldo de Res
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