Menudo (Tripe Soup) Recipe

Name: Menudo (Tripe Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs honeycomb tripe; 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal knuckle; 6 cups water; 3 medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can hominy; dried chile pequins or crushed red pepper flakes; lime wedge

Servings: persons

2 lbs honeycomb tripe
1 (1 1/2 lb) veal knuckle
6 cups water
3 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can hominy
dried chile pequins or crushed red pepper flakes
lime wedge

1
Cut tripe into 1-inch pieces.
2
Place in a dutch oven with veal knuckle, water, onions, garlic, salt, coriander, oregano, the 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and the pepper.
3
Simmer, covered, 3 hours until tripe is clear and jellylike in appearance and veal is tender.
4
Remove veal knuckle from pot.
5
When cool enough to handle, discard bones, chop meat and return to pot.
6
Add undrained hominy.
7
Cover and simmer 20 minutes longer.
8
Serve with pequin chilies or crushed red pepper to taste.
9
Garnish with lime wedges.

717

kcal

Calories

192

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs honeycomb tripe, 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal knuckle, 6 cups water, 3 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Menudo (Tripe Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Menudo (Tripe Soup)

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