Caldo de Res
Oct 25, 2025 12:05 PM
Caldo de res is a hearty Mexican beef soup made with tender beef shanks, corn, and vegetables simmered in a warm and nourishing broth. Comforting, healthy, and full of authentic flavor.
Whenever someone in my family was sick or just needed a little comfort, my mom would make a big pot of caldo, either caldo de pollo or this beefy, vegetable-packed version. The smell of it simmering away on the stove instantly made everything feel better.
What I love about caldo de res is that it’s so simple but somehow tastes like it took all day to make. The beef broth is deeply flavorful thanks to the bone-in beef shank, and the mix of vegetables – corn, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and cabbage – makes it feel like a complete meal in a bowl. It’s hearty, nourishing, and the kind of comfort food that reminds me of home every time I make it.
Caldo de Res is a Mexican beef soup made with a flavorful homemade beef broth and filled with lots of vegetables such as squash, corn, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes.
This soup uses bone-in beef shank, giving the broth a great layer of flavor from the marrow and tender beef. It’s packed with vitamins and nutrients, making it the perfect comfort meal that’s also rich in flavor.
Ingredients:
- 12 cups water
- 2 ½-3 pounds bone-in beef shank
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into thick coins
- 3 medium ears of corn, shucked and halved
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into eighths (Idaho, Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into thick chunks
- ¼ head green cabbage, cut into chunks
- 1 handful cilantro, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 limes halved, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
150 minutes
Total Time:
180 minutes
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