Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

A good traditional spicy beef soup. Add as much heat to this with peppers as you like.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef shank, cubed
• 1  tomatoes, quartered
• 2  potatoes, cubed
• 1  yellow onion, chopped
• 3  carrots, chopped
• 1⁄2 head cabbage, chopped
• 4  cloves garlic, minced
• 6  teaspoons  chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste (or other peppers to your taste)
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
•  water, to cover
• 4  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. In a large pot combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons of the cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Add water to cover and stir well.
3. Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
4. Uncover, stir, and simmer for an additional hour uncovered.
5. Just before serving, stir in the cumin, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve and enjoy.
6. Corn may also be added to this recipe, as well as a dollop of sour cream as garnish.