Comforting Caldo De Res Recipe 

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Caldo de res is a popular Mexican beef soup that is more than just a meal; it's an experience that will make you feel better. Because it comes from Mexican food, this soup is very healthy and will make you feel good inside and out.

Ingredient

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– 6 ½ cups water, divided – 1 pound bone-in beef shank – 5 cloves garlic, smashed – 2 bay leave – 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt – 2 medium carrots, sliced into thick coin – 1 ear of corn, shucked and quartered – 8 baby yellow potatoes, cut in half – ¼ cup cilantro, plus more for serving – 2 teaspoons tomato paste – 1 lime quartered, for serving – Optional Ingredient – Hot sauce, for serving

Put the beef shank, garlic, bay leaves, and salt in a big Dutch oven or pot with a heavy bottom. Add 6 cups of water.

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Step 1

Instructions

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Bring to a boil, then cover, lower the heat, and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until the meat is soft.

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Step 2

Get rid of the bay leaves, garlic cloves, and any white or brown foam that floats to the top of the pot.

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Step 3

The cooked beef shank with the bone should be put in a bowl and left to cool a bit.

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Step 4

Add the tomato paste to a small bowl and add ½ cup of water. Use a whisk to get them fully mixed. After that, put it in the pot.

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Step 5

Put the corn, potatoes, carrots, and parsley in the pot. Once the soup starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all the veggies are soft and cooked through.

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Step 6

While the veggies are cooking, take the beef shank apart and throw away the bones and any tough parts. Cut up the soft meat into small pieces and put them back in the pot.

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Step 7

Make sure that each bowl of soup has a little of everything when you serve it.

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Step 8

For each bowl, add more cilantro, lime juice that has just been squeezed, and a dash of hot sauce.

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Step 9

Floral Separator

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