Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)

Ingredients

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

Directions

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. 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.