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Beef Tripe Soup

Cultural Context

Beef Tripe Soup, or Sopa de Mondongo, is a traditional dish in Honduras, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This hearty soup showcases the use of tripe, a common ingredient in Central American cuisine, symbolizing resourcefulness and the ability to transform humble ingredients into a nourishing meal. Today, variations of this soup can be found throughout Latin America, each reflecting local flavors and preferences.

HonduranHNmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs beef tripe
1 lb beef shank
1 medium red onion
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 head garlic, whole
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons annatto paste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup corn
1 medium chayote, diced
1 large carrot, chopped
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 small pumpkin, diced
1 lb yucca, peeled and cubed
1 green banana, sliced
2 tablespoons coriander
2 tablespoons cilantro
1/4 teaspoon powdered cloves
1 package vanilla biscuits
8 cups water
4 cups base broth

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast offers a leaner option, while pork belly is more affordable.

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Lean beef reduces fat content, while beef chuck is more economical.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers have less heat and are often cheaper.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

1

Clean the beef tripe thoroughly under cold water.

2

Cut the beef tripe and beef shank into bite-sized pieces.

3

Place the tripe and shank in a large pot and cover with water.

4

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 2 hours until tender.

5

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during cooking.

6

In a separate pan, sauté red onion, minced garlic, and annatto paste in cooking oil until softened.

7

Add chopped carrots, chayote, corn, and cabbage to the sautéed mixture and cook for 5 minutes.

8

Stir in chopped tomatoes, green banana, coriander, and powdered cloves.

9

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the simmering tripe and beef.

10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

11

Simmer for an additional 30 minutes to blend flavors.

12

Serve hot with vanilla biscuits on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifesauté panladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Sopa de MondongoSopa de Tripas

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