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Sopa de Pata y Costillas de Res

Cultural Context

Sopa de Pata y Costillas de Res is a traditional Salvadoran dish that showcases the resourcefulness of local cuisine, using beef feet and ribs to create a hearty soup. This dish is often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing warmth and community. While it remains a beloved staple in El Salvador, variations can be found in other Central American countries, each adding their unique twist to the recipe.

SalvadoranSVmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3.5 pounds beef ribs
4 pounds beef feet
2 carrots
2 tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves
1 onion
2 plantains
1 piece of cabbage
2 stalks celery
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 cubes chicken bouillon
water
fresh mint
yuca
squash

beef feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork feet

Chicken feet are leaner, while pork feet are often less expensive.

beef ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein, while rice is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are healthier, while yams can be more affordable.

1

Start by cleaning the beef feet and beef ribs under hot water.

2

Boil water in a large pot and add the beef feet first, cooking them for about 1.5 hours.

3

After 20 minutes of cooking the beef feet, wash the beef ribs in hot water for a minute to remove impurities.

4

Add the beef ribs to the pot with the beef feet after they have cooked for 20 minutes.

5

Add 1 whole onion and 2 chopped tomatoes to the pot, cover it, and let it boil.

6

After boiling, add salt to taste.

7

Prepare the vegetables by chopping the yuca, squash, celery, and carrots into pieces.

8

After about 10 minutes of cooking the ribs, add the chopped vegetables to the pot.

9

Add 2 cubes of beef bouillon and 2 cubes of chicken bouillon to the pot.

10

Add more water to the pot as needed to ensure there is enough broth for the soup.

11

Cover the pot and let it cook until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft.

12

Once the meat is tender, add fresh mint and remove excess fat from the surface of the soup.

13

Add a pinch of paprika for color and adjust seasoning if necessary.

14

Serve hot with tortillas and lime.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningboilingsimmeringchoppingseasoning

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef Foot and Rib SoupSopa de Pata

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