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Caldo De Costilla – Simply put is a Colombian rib soup. It is one of the most simple Colombian soups I have had – but so good at the same time. Caldo de Costilla is a traditional Colombian soup often had as a morning soup and served with a hot arepa. It is great for when you are not feeling well and trying to get over a cold – or from a late night of partying. With very simple ingredients, this traditional Colombian soup can be made in a snap to enjoy all day long.

How to make Caldo de Costilla

To make traditional Colombian  Caldo de Costilla you will need just a few things. 2/3 pot of water, 5-6 short ribs, fresh cilantro, 5-6 medium potatoes, some onion and salt. For this recipe we will also use a large soup or sauce pot since this soup is great for left overs or serving a few people at a time.

Fresh ingredients are key to the perfect Caldo de Costilla recipe. Get some fresh short rib meat with the bone in place. Look for pieces with not too much fat on it, but a little will add amazing flavor. It is ok to trim some off, you want the heat to melt the fat away into a nice broth so don’t get rid of it all. You can find short ribs at your local supermarket. Sometimes you need to ask behind the meat counter as they could be made on demand. They come in packs of 4-6.

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Caldo de Costilla Ingredients – ©ArepasDelGringo

I find that medium sized gold potatoes work best and add great texture to the soup. For your onion a medium onion cut into large pieces works really well. Large onion pieces are a nice touch to this dish. Depending on how much onion you want you can use all of it, but I tend to use half.

Cut your potatoes (about 5 or six depending on how much soup you make. If you use a large pot with 2/3 filled water 5 or six will work perfect.)

Once the water starts to boil, add salt, the potatoes, onion and short ribs. Once the potatoes are soft and the meat is thoroughly cooked, the soup is ready. Add salt as needed. By this time, the onions are almost melted and the flavors combined are so good.

Once ready, shut off the heat and serve hot, sprinkle with some fresh cilantro. This is key, fresh vibrant green cilantro. It not only adds unimaginably good flavors and aroma, but it looks beautiful as well. Serve with a hot arepa and you are good to go.

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Caldo de Costilla – ©ArepasDelGringo

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Traditional Caldo de Costilla Recipe

Follow this recipe to make your own Caldo de Costilla. Let us know how it came out, we would love to see it!

Caldo de Costilla
 
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Caldo De Costilla - simply put is a simple traditional Colombian rib soup often eaten as a morning soup and served with a hot arepa.
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Colombian
Serves: 6
Ingredients
The Soup
  • 3-4 medium yellow potatoes cut into pieces
  • 1 large white onion cut into large pieces
  • 4-6 Short Ribs
  • A large pot of water
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
The Soup
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil with salt
  2. Add all ingredients
  3. When the potatoes are soft, your soup is ready
  4. Check the meat to make sure it is cooked.
 

Try making Colombian Caldo de Costilla. It is a simple yet powerful soup that will activate your tastebuds in no time. When you do make it, let me know how it came out. Send me photos!