🇨🇴 Colombian Cuisine

Caldo de Costilla

Beef Rib Broth

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 326 kcal

A restorative, crystal-clear beef rib broth with potatoes, cilantro, and scallion — the traditional Andean Colombian breakfast soup that warms the soul.

Ingredients

800g beef ribs, cut into pieces
6 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
2 scallions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch cilantro
Salt and pepper
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1 Bring water to a boil. Add beef ribs, garlic, and scallions. Simmer 30 min, skimming any foam.
2 Add potatoes. Continue simmering 20-25 min until potatoes are very tender and beginning to break apart.
3 Season generously with salt and pepper.
4 Divide ribs and potatoes among bowls. Ladle hot broth over.
5 Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Did You Know?

In the Colombian Andes, caldo de costilla is considered the ultimate hangover cure and breakfast of champions — many workers start every day with a steaming bowl.