Tropical Beef Soup – Sopa de Res Panameña

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

yucca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

corn

🥗Healthier: peas

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Peas are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the beef, browning it on all sides.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water, ensuring the beef is submerged, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves, black pepper, and salt, simmering for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Remove the beef and let it cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.

Return the shredded beef to the pot and add chopped carrots, potatoes, and yucca.

Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Add corn, green beans, and diced tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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