Caldo De Res (Beef Soup) recipe

4 servings

1 pound beef shank

1 tomato, quartered

2 potatoes, cubed

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice

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.

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.