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Step 1

Begin to cook the meat in a pot of water.

Step 2

At boiling point skim the impurities from the surface as appropriate.

Step 3

Add the onion and garlic.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and cook until the meat is tender, which takes about 2 hours.

Step 5

Add salt to taste, then add the potatoes, corn, carrot, cabbage and celery and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add zucchini and cook just long enough until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 7

Before removing from flame add the cilantro leaves.

Step 8

Serve.