The BEST Bulgarian Recipe for Tripe Soup You'll Ever Try

tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner, while pork belly is more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often less expensive.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: whole eggs

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Whole eggs provide similar richness, while substitutes can be cheaper.

Wash the beef tripe thoroughly under cold water.

Place the tripe in a large pot and add water.

Once it begins to boil, add one tablespoon of baking soda and simmer for 3 minutes.

Drain and rinse the tripe, then replace it with fresh water and add salt.

Simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the tripe is soft and tender.

Remove the tripe from the pot and cut into small pieces.

Roast two tablespoons of flour in a dry pan, stirring constantly until golden brown and nutty in aroma.

In the same pot with the tripe, pour in 500 ml of fresh milk and let it simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Add two tablespoons of butter and stir until melted.

Add one tablespoon of paprika and mix well.

Add the roasted flour, mixing well, and gradually add some of the broth, stirring constantly until smooth.

Add the tripe back to the pot and let it all simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Finely chop 3–4 garlic cloves and mix them with salt and vinegar for serving.

Serve the soup hot, adding garlic vinegar and chili flakes to taste.

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