caldito de rez

aka beef soup with vegetables
2015-04-26

Caldillo = stew; caldito = soup.

This is the Caldillo de Rez recipe, taken one step further by adding extra water and seasoning to get the soup.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 4 servings:

1 lb. thin-cut chuck steak
3 carrots
½ onion
2 garlic cloves
3 potatoes
2 medium Portobello mushrooms
3 tomatoes
S&P
cilantro
optional:
- 1 qt. beef stock

Pic1: caldito, beef soup with mixed vegetables

Directions

Pic2: chopped steak, onion, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, Portobello mushrooms
Pic3: stir-fry the meat and onions
Pic4: add carrots, tomatoes

Mince the meat.
Clean out the mushroom gills and cut the mushrooms coarse.
Peel and mince all the other ingredients.
Brown the onions in olive oil. Add and brown the meat. (Pic3)
Add carrots, garlic, tomatoes

Pic5: add the mushrooms
Pic6: add liquid, simmer
Pic7: soup's ready

Add the mushrooms and enough water/stock to cover everything.
Add S&P and other seasoning to taste.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning. Add cilantro to taste.
Serve with as little or as much broth as you prefer.
Enjoy.