Sopa de Mondongo

Name: Sopa de Mondongo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef tripe, cleaned, cut; 1/2 cup sour orange juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 8 cups beef broth; 1 lb yuca root, peeled, cubed; 1 lb calabaza squash, peeled, cubed; 2 green plantain, peeled, sliced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A traditional Cuban tripe soup simmered with root vegetables, tender beef tripe, and aromatic sofrito.

150 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef tripe, cleaned, cut
1/2 cup sour orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 cups beef broth
1 lb yuca root, peeled, cubed
1 lb calabaza squash, peeled, cubed
2 green plantain, peeled, sliced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot, simmer 2 lbs cleaned, cut beef tripe with 1/2 cup sour orange juice and enough water to cover for 60 minutes until tender and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then drain.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the pot over medium heat, then add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to cook for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp salt.
4

Return cooked tripe to the pot, add 8 cups beef broth, 1 lb peeled, cubed yuca root, 1 lb peeled, cubed calabaza squash, and 2 peeled, sliced green plantain, then bring to a simmer.
5

Cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are fork tender, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and remove bay leaves before serving.

Questions

How long does Sopa de Mondongo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sopa de Mondongo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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