CALDO DE RES (MEXICAN BEEF SOUP)

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I was taught to cook this soup by my first husband, who is from Mexico. He made this dish for the first time for me when we where pregnant with our first son.Needless to say, me being a hungrey pregnant woman, I ate 3 bowls, not small bowls, but LARGE bowls,it's that good! Now I make this all the time, and its a huge hit at...

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb beef neck bones
6-8 pkg beef shank, with bone
4 clove fresh garlic
8-10 large carrots
1 medium white onion chopped
4 large potatoes cubed
4 large chayotes (mexican squash) cubed
1 Tbsp pepper
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/4 c goya seasoning (mexican spice)
4-6 ears of corn (cut in halves)
3 medium mexican grey squash cubed
1 bunch fresh cilantro (1/2) for soup other half for garnish on tacos
4-6 medium fresh limes
1 pkg corn tortillas
20-24 c water
2-3 large avocados diced or sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot over low heat combine the beef,garlic, onion, carrots, 1/2 a bunch of cilantro, salt and pepper and goya seasoning. Add water,to cover meat and veggies. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • 2. Remove lid, stir, and simmer for another hour with lid off.Add potatoes and squashes.
  • 3. Serve hot. Just before eating, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Heat tortillas and serve with Avocados and sour cream! This is be your next big crave in the cold winter months! Promise!!!!! Enjoy!
  • 4. *** Tortillas and sour cream, built up meat/veggies on tortillas, squeeze lime on tortillas, and dip into soup!!!Don't forget the Avocados!

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