Caldo Bone Broth by Pānquetzani

Pānquetzani shared this postpartum caldo recipe with us. It is a large pot of bone broth with vegetables, cumin, cilantro, and epazote.

You can drink the broth from a cup, serve it as a bowl of soup, or add rice, vegetables, meat, or tortillas to make a larger meal. Make a big batch and keep some in the fridge or freezer.

Caldo (Bone Broth)

Pānquetzani

Bone Broth is one of the sacred foods of La Cuarentena (quarantine). This recipe comes courtesy of Pānquetzani who writes about her experiences of learning traditional postparutm practices and recipes passed down many generations. Learn more recipes and hear her wisdom and stories in her book Thriving Postpartum.

And, Caldo is a great staple to have on hand for everyone to enjoy postpartum or otherwise!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Additional simmering time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

• 2-3 organic grass-fed beef bones
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Whole garlic cloves
• Whole onion
• Cumin
• 1-5 Bay Leaves
• Non-fibrous vegetables or fresh herbs of your choice
• Organic grass-fed meats (optional)

Instructions

 

• In a large stock pot, simmer the beef marrow bones in water over lowheat for 21⁄2–3 hours. Add ground pepper, whole garlic and onion,cumin, and 1 bay leaf.
• Add nonfibrous vegetables or fresh herbs of your choice and simmerfor an additional 20 minutes.

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This recipe takes time, but it does not need much attention once the pot is simmering. Cool the finished caldo and divide it into containers for the fridge or freezer.

If you are bringing it to another family, ask what they would like served with it. Rice, tortillas, herbs, and vegetables can all travel separately.

Learn more from Pānquetzani at Indigemama and in her book Thriving Postpartum.

Listen While the Broth Simmers

While the caldo cooks, listen to Sacred Postpartum Traditions: How to Thrive and Honor Your Fourth Trimester. Pānquetzani talks about La Cuarentena, warm foods, broths, rest, and caring for the person who has just given birth.

Love this recipe? You may also like the full Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection.

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