Beef Soup (Caldo de Res)
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 268
- Total Fat
- 8
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 16
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 95
- Sodium
- 212
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
One 2-pound bone-in beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic
1/2 medium white onion
Pinch salt
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
1 celery stick, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 chayote squash, cut in 2-inch strips
1 corn on the cob, halved
1 zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 head cabbage, quartered
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Directions
- Combine the beef chuck cubes and the bone with 10 cups water, garlic and onion in large pot. Sprinkle with the salt and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Then uncover and skim off the foam and grease. Add the carrots, celery stick, chayote squash, corn, zucchini and cabbage. Cover, and continue simmering for 30 more minutes. Turn the heat off and serve hot with lime wedges, hot sauce and warm corn tortillas.