SOPA DE PATA | One of El Salvador’s MOST POPULAR soup recipes

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast offers a leaner option while pork belly provides a similar texture.

beef feet

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Chicken wings are lighter, while pork trotters are more affordable.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is nutritious, and rice is a cost-effective substitute.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a healthier herb, while green onions are budget-friendly.

Clean and prepare the beef tripe and cow feet by rinsing under cold water.

Place the beef tripe and cow feet in a large pot and cover with water.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer until tender.

Add chopped corn, plantains, chayote, cassava, and zucchini to the pot.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are cooked through.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the soup along with fresh oregano and salt.

Garnish with diced onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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