Salvadoran Beef Soup

Name: Salvadoran Beef Soup
Cuisine: Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (700 g) beef shank or short ribs; 1 ear of corn, cut into 4 pieces; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and halved; 1 yucca (cassava), peeled and cut into chunks; 1 small chayote, quartered (optional); 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 small cabbage, quartered; 1 small onion, peeled; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 sprig fresh cilantro; 8 cups water or beef broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); ½ tsp black pepper; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Fresh cilantro, chopped; White rice or fresh corn tortillas (optional sides)