Caldo de Pata (Beef Leg Soup) is a traditional Andean dish, prepared with beef legs slowly cooked with hominy corn, potatoes, and herbs. It is a thick and nutritious soup, considered a festive and family recipe in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. At our catering service, caldo de pata becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 beef legs (cleaned and cut into pieces)
- 2 cups hominy corn (cooked)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon annatto (optional)
- 3 liters water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the beef legs
- Wash and cut beef legs into pieces.
- Place in a large pot with water and cook for 2 hours until tender.
- Make the sauce
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic with a little oil.
- Add cumin and annatto, mix well.
- Add to the soup
- Add sauce to the pot with beef legs.
- Add potatoes and hominy corn.
- Cook for 30 more minutes until everything is tender and soup is thick.
- Serve
- Serve caldo de pata hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Caldo de Pata is more than just soup—it’s tradition, energy, and flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let caldo de pata win you over and taste the true flavor of the Andes.
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