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Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

Caldo de Costilla Recipe (Colombian Beef Ribs Broth)

Erica Dinho
5 from 39 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 559 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds of short ribs
  • About15 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup of onion diced
  • 6 scallions chopped
  • ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pound of potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the ribs in a large pot with the cumin, salt, pepper and the water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about one hour. Place the garlic, onions and scallions in a blender with ¼ cup of water and blend for about 1 minute. Add this mixture to the pot and cook for 40 minutes more.
  • Add half of the cilantro, potatoes and carrots if using. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 25 to 30 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 51gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 1604mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5420IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Caldo, colombian breakfast
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