Caldo De Res (Beef Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beef shank, cubed
1 tomatoes, quartered
2 potatoes, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste (or other peppers to your taste)
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
water, to cover
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

In a large pot combine the beef, tomato, potatoes, onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, 5 teaspoons of the cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Add water to cover and stir well.
Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
Uncover, stir, and simmer for an additional hour uncovered.
Just before serving, stir in the cumin, squeeze in fresh lime juice to taste and sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve and enjoy.
Corn may also be added to this recipe, as well as a dollop of sour cream as garnish.