| Caldo de costilla | |
| Alternate Name: | Levantamuertos |
| Country: | Colombia |
| Region: | South America |
| National Cuisine: | Colombia |
| Course: | Breakfast |
| Type: | Soup |
| Served: | Hot |
| Main Ingredient: | Beef ribs, water, potatoes, garlic, onions, cilantro leaves |
Caldo de costilla (Spanish for rib broth) is a dish typical of Colombian cuisine, from the Andean region. It is made mainly from beef ribs boiled in water with slices of potato, some garlic, onion and cilantro leaves.[1]
The caldo de costilla is eaten mainly during breakfast, and it's eaten often with arepa, chocolate and bread. It has been used as a remedy for hangover; it is referred to as levantamuertos (death's awaker).[2] Many restaurants in areas with a high concentration of bars and clubs will stay open all night so that customers may gain energy with a caldo de costilla.