Hearty Sopa de Res: My Family's Favorite Traditional Mexican Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef shank or short ribs, cut into chunks
• 10 cups (2.4 L) water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (5 g)
• Salt to taste
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup (150 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1-2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for serving)