Caldo de Res: The Best Hearty Beef Soup for Cozy Nights
Caldo de Res is a traditional Mexican beef soup that warms you from the inside out, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef shank
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the beef shank and cover with water. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that forms.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Incorporate potatoes, zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for an additional 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, use bone-in beef cuts.
- Adjust veggie quantities to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caldo de Res, beef soup, hearty soup, Mexican soup