Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

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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.

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Servings:
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Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359 Calories
12g Fat
37g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1881mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 78mg 86%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1374mg 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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