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Sopa de Caldo de Res

Cultural Context

Sopa de Caldo de Res, a traditional Salvadoran beef soup, has its roots in the rural kitchens of El Salvador, where hearty meals were essential for laborers. This comforting dish is often served during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and togetherness. In modern times, variations exist across Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist, but the essence of the dish remains—a nourishing bowl filled with fresh vegetables and tender beef.

SalvadoranSVmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 pounds beef shank
ribs
2 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
2 stalks celery
1 yucca
1 chayote
2 pipianes (zucchini)
2 ears corn
2 plantains
green beans
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bunch of hierbabuena (mint)
3 tomatoes
cabbage
salt to taste

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef stew meat

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

corn on the cob

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is easier to store and use.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Cucumbers provide freshness without added cost.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain wraps

💰Cheaper: bread

Whole grain wraps offer more fiber.

1

Heat water in a large pot.

2

Add 4 pounds of beef shank and ribs to the pot.

3

Wait for the first boil and skim off the foam.

4

Add 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 cloves of garlic, and half an onion to the pot.

5

Prepare the vegetables: chop 1 yucca, 1 chayote, and 2 pipianes (zucchini).

6

Add 3 chopped tomatoes to the pot for color.

7

Cook for approximately 40 minutes.

8

Add yucca and corn, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

9

After 15 minutes, add chopped carrots and green beans.

10

Add salt to taste.

11

Finally, add cabbage and plantains, cooking for 5 more minutes.

12

Add a bunch of hierbabuena and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsearingchopping

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef SoupCaldo de Res

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