Menudo Tripe Soup Recipe

This hearty and flavorful Menudo Tripe Soup is a culinary adventure! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's traditionally believed to cure hangovers – especially when served with plenty of fiery pequin chilies. Tender tripe, savory veal, and a rich broth combine for an unforgettable taste. Prepare to be amazed by this classic Mexican comfort food!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 153.4 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Menudo Tripe Soup

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How to Make Menudo Tripe Soup

  1. Cut 1 pound of tripe into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine the tripe, 1 pound veal knuckle, 8 cups water, 2 large onions (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours, or until the tripe is clear, jelly-like, and the veal is very tender.
  4. Remove the veal knuckle from the pot and set aside to cool.
  5. Once cool enough to handle, discard the bones and chop the veal into bite-sized pieces. Return the chopped veal to the pot.
  6. Add 2 cups of undrained hominy to the pot.
  7. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges and your desired amount of pequin chilies or crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  9. Enjoy your delicious and potentially hangover-busting Menudo!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g