MEXICAN BEEF SOUP RECIPE

beef shank (bone-in (Some people use beef short ribs and beef chuck cut in large cubes))

marrow bones

garlic unpeeled

medium-sized white onion cut in 2 pieces

ears corn cut into 3 or 4 parts

large chayote peeled and cut into large cubes (pit removed)

large carrots (peeled and sliced)

green beans trimmed and cut in half (Optional)

cooked garbanzo beans or 1 can of garbanzo beans drained (Optional)

small Mexican squash or zucchini (sliced or cubed)

head of cabbage cut in large cubes

large plantain cut in slices (optional)

small white potatoes peeled and cubed

sprigs of fresh mint

sprigs of cilantro

Enough water to cover the meat and vegetables

Salt

medium size tomatoes cut in cubes

garlic cloves chopped

onion chopped

Garnish

Chopped cilantro

Lime cut into wedges

Corn tortillas

serrano pepper finely chopped (Optional. This is a personal preference)