Homestyle Caldo De Rez Soup

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 140 Minutes

Servings: 10

This is a very heart warming soup much like a chicken soup but much more flavorful. I make this alot in winter especially during times that my family is sick. It also freezes well and I often ffreeze it into individual portions so I can warm up 1 bowl at a time if need be.My husband likes to add Tapatio or Valentin hot sauce to his soup after I serve him, I like a little he likes alot so this is optional according to your own taste.

Ingredients:

1 lb cubed beef stew meat (or short ribs, ox tail)

3 ears corn (i like to use small frozen corn approx. 9 sml.pieces)

1 head cabbage, cut into 4 pieces

3 -4 zucchini, cut into 2 inch cubes

1 lb baby carrots

4 -5 large cubed potatoes

1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 yellow onion, cut into 4 pieces

3 -4 lemons (for your soup after serving)

1 (8 ounce) bottle hot sauce

2 -3 tablespoons salt & pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Directions:

1. Put about a tbsp of oil in bottom of large stock pot turn heat to med high and braise meat in pot with onion and a head of garlic.
2. Fill pot with water 1/2 way full.
3. Place all of the vegetables into pot and fill with more water if needed.
4. Add can of tomato sauce and season lightly.
5. After 1 hour Taste broth and add more seasoning if needed.
6. Let cook on Med high for 3 hours or until meat is tender and easily shreds.

By RecipeOfHealth.com