Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef shank
• 1 tomato , quartered
• 2 potatoes , cubed
• 1 onion , chopped
• 3 carrots , chopped
• 0.5 medium head cabbage , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 fluids ounces fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.