Menudo-Tripe-Soup

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, tangy Mexican stew known for its rich broth and tender tripe.
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Menudo-Tripe-Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 1.4

Description

This traditional Mexican menudo is the ultimate comfort food, celebrated for its deep, savory broth and tender beef tripe. Simmered for hours with garlic, onion, and a vibrant red chile puree made from dried California chiles, the soup develops a complex, spicy flavor profile that warms the soul. The addition of hominy provides a hearty texture, while fresh toppings like chopped cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges add a bright, acidic contrast. Often served as a hangover cure or a festive Sunday gathering dish, this slow-cooked meal is perfect for cold days when you crave something substantial and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Scrape off any excess fat from the tripe and cut it into 1-inch squares.
  2. Place the tripe and calf's foot in a large bowl, cover with cold water and vinegar, and let stand for 3 hours to clean.
  3. Drain and rinse the tripe and calf's foot thoroughly under cold water.
  4. Transfer the tripe and calf's foot to a large stockpot.
  5. Add garlic, onion, and enough water to cover the ingredients by about 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
  6. Season with salt to taste, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 6 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface, until the tripe is tender.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the red chile puree by blending soaked California chiles with water.
  9. During the last hour of cooking, add the hominy and the red chile puree to the pot.
  10. Continue simmering until the hominy is tender and the flavors have melded.
  11. Ladle the hot menudo into large bowls.
  12. Serve immediately with chopped green onions, cilantro leaves, lemon wedges, and heated corn tortillas on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: menudo, tripe, mexican soup, hominy, red chile, comfort food, hangover cure, slow cooked, spicy, traditional, beef tripe, cilantro, lime, stew, bowl, simmer, garlic, onion, hominy stew, warm
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