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Caldo de Res

Caldo de Res Recipe

Rachid Yousfi
If you're craving a nourishing, deeply flavorful soup that warms you from the inside out, Caldo de Res is the perfect dish—it’s a comforting bowl of tradition, packed with rich broth, tender beef, and hearty vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine MEXICO
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon
  • Skimmer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in beef shank
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 small cabbage
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 tomato
  • ½ onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beef: In a large pot, add the beef shank and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Build the Broth: Add onion, garlic, tomato, salt, pepper, oregano, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender and easily falls apart.
  • Add Hard Vegetables: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and corn. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Add Remaining Vegetables: Toss in the cabbage, zucchini, and green beans. Let cook for 10-15 more minutes until all vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and warm tortillas.

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Notes

  • Use Bone-In Meat: The bones add incredible depth to the broth, making it rich and flavorful.
  • Simmer Slowly: Low and slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  • Skim the Foam: Removing impurities ensures a clear, clean-tasting broth.
  • Add Vegetables in Stages: Hard vegetables first, delicate ones later to prevent overcooking.
  • Enhance with Acidity: A squeeze of lime at the end brightens up the entire dish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Caldo de Res Recipe
Serving Size
 
400 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
350
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
600
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
950
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
5000
IU
100
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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