Puerto Rican Mondongo

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This simple, nourishing stew of tripe and vegetables is found in innumerable variations throughout Latin America and around the Caribbean. On the islands of Aruba and Curaçao, it is known as sopi mondongo. Cooking Puerto Rican food is a bit similar to Island and Spain cuisine; it has a distinctive flavor combined with foreign influences using native seasonings and ingredients. Serve in deep bowls with white rice and avocados.

Submitted by Amy
Updated on November 21, 2024
close up view of Puerto Rican Mondongo soup in a pot
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 pounds beef tripe, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes

  • 4 lemons, juiced

  • water to cover

  • 3 quarts beef stock, divided

  • 8 ounces cassava, peeled and cubed

  • 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 8 ounces yams, peeled and cubed

  • 8 ounces pumpkin, peeled and cubed

  • 8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • ½ (16 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • â…” cup sofrito

  • 1 ear corn, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine tripe and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let sit, about 10 minutes.

  2. Transfer tripe and lemon juice to a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse tripe.

  3. Return tripe to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts beef broth, adding water as needed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until tender, about 2 hours.

  4. Stir remaining beef stock, cassava, potatoes, yams, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, sofrito, and corn into the pot. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe Tips

You can use pork tripe and stock instead of beef.

Instead of using stock, you can mix 4 teaspoons of instant bouillon granules into 4 cups of warm water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
10g Fat
43g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 490mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 149mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1061mg 23%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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