Chilean Meat and Vegetable Soup

Name: Chilean Meat and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in beef short ribs or chicken thighs (traditional options); 2 litres (8 cups water); 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 medium onion (diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced into thick rounds); 2 medium potatoes (peeled and halved); 1 cup pumpkin or squash (cut into large chunks); 1 ear of corn (cut into 4 pieces); 1 cup green beans (trimmed); ½ cup rice (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; Lime wedges (for serving)