Sopa de Mondongo con Plátano Verde
A hearty and flavorful tripe soup, a variation of the classic Mondongo, enriched with green plantains, vegetables, and aromatic spices, offering a comforting and deeply satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Beef tripe(cleaned and cut into small pieces)
- 8 cups Beef broth
- 3 medium Green plantains(peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and diced)
- 2 medium Carrots(peeled and diced)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(chopped)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(diced)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro(chopped)
- 1 tsp Achiote powder (annatto)(for color)
- 1.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Black pepper(or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cleaned tripe thoroughly. In a large pot, cover the tripe with water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the tripe is tender.
⏱️ 120 minutes💡 Tip: Tender tripe is key to a good soup. You can also pressure cook it for about 45 minutes. - 2
While the tripe is cooking, prepare the sofrito. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 minutes💡 Tip: A good sofrito builds the flavor base. - 3
Once the tripe is tender, drain most of the cooking water, leaving about 2 cups in the pot. Add the beef broth, sofrito, green plantains, potatoes, carrots, achiote powder, salt, and pepper to the pot with the tripe.
💡 Tip: Ensure enough liquid to cover all ingredients. - 4
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the plantains and vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 40 minutes💡 Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - 5
Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
💡 Tip: Adding cilantro at the end preserves its fresh flavor. - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
💡 Tip: This soup is often served with a side of white rice or tortillas.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Thoroughly cleaning and tenderizing the tripe is crucial.
- ✓Adjust the amount of plantains and potatoes to your preference.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a piece of pork rind (cuerito) while simmering the tripe.
🔄 Variations
- Add other root vegetables like yuca or ñame.
- Incorporate hominy for added texture.