Caldo Blanco

Name: Caldo Blanco
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank with bone, cubed; 10 cups water; 1 can canned chickpeas, drained; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 white potatoes, halved; 2 ears of corn, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tsp salt

A traditional Peruvian white beef soup cooked with tender beef shank, chickpeas, potatoes, corn, and fresh mint.

110 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef shank with bone, cubed
10 cups water
1 can canned chickpeas, drained
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 white potatoes, halved
2 ears of corn, sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 2 lbs cubed beef shank with bone and 10 cups water, then bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 60 minutes.
3

Add 1 chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced ears of corn, and 2 tsp salt to the pot, simmering for 15 minutes.
4

Add 4 halved white potatoes and 1 can drained canned chickpeas, then cook for another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 160°F.
5

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves right before serving and ladle into deep bowls.

Questions

How long does Caldo Blanco keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Caldo Blanco?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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