Name: Honduran Mondongo Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 2 Kilogram Beef stomach (mondongo); 1 Kilogram Beef legs; 2 Unit Achiote; 3 Unit Bell pepper; 2 Unit Tomato; 1 Unit Onion; 3 Unit Corn cut into medium cubes; 2 Unit Carrots cut into medium cubes; 1 Kilogram Cassava (yuca) cut into medium cubes; 2 Unit Beef or rib broth; 1 tablespoon Cumin; 2 Unit Beef tripe cut into medium cubes; 3 Unit Potatoes cut into medium cubes; 3 Unit Green plantains cut into medium cubes; ¼ Unit Chopped cabbage; 4 Unit Crushed garlic; 3 Unit Ripe plantains cut into medium cubes; Unit Cilantro; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

Mondongo soup is a traditional dish enjoyed in many regions around the world, especially in Latin America. It is known for its abundance of ingredients and delicious flavor. Particularly, it's popular to serve on Sundays and festive days in some communities.

This typical Sunday soup from the region contains multiple elements that make it an excellent choice for a hearty, complete meal.

It is enjoyed accompanied by plenty of vegetables, and additionally served with freshly made corn tortillas.

This soup is characterized by its variety of vegetables and proteins, and it is traditionally served with freshly made corn tortillas, making it a satisfying and complete meal.

Some History

The history of mondongo dates back to pre-Hispanic times in Latin America, where it was common to utilize all parts of the animals to maximize their nutritional value.

In Honduras, mondongo is a very popular dish in traditional cuisine, especially in rural regions.

Preparation Tips

An important tip for preparing mondongo is to thoroughly clean the stomach and beef legs before cooking to avoid unpleasant flavors in the soup.

Additionally, you can adjust the amount of water in the recipe according to the desired consistency of the soup.

Honduran Mondongo Soup

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 kilograms of Beef stomach (mondongo)

1 kilogram of Beef legs

2 Achiote

3 Bell pepper

2 Tomato

1 Onion

3 Corn cut into medium cubes

2 Carrots cut into medium cubes

1 kilogram of Cassava (yuca) cut into medium cubes

2 Beef or rib broth

1 tablespoon of Cumin

2 Beef tripe cut into medium cubes

3 Potatoes cut into medium cubes

3 Green plantains cut into medium cubes

¼ Chopped cabbage

4 Crushed garlic

3 Ripe plantains cut into medium cubes

Cilantro

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first thoroughly clean the stomach and beef legs with sour orange or vinegar.

Step 2 : In a pressure cooker, place the stomach and beef legs, add water up to the lid of the pot, garlic, a bit of cilantro, spices, chili, tomato, onion, and salt.

Step 3 : Let it cook for about 1 hour, then remove the stomach and beef legs, reserving the broth for later.

Step 4 : In a large pot, sauté chili, tomato, onion with a little lard or oil.

Step 5 : Then strain the previously reserved broth and add it to the sauté.

Step 6 : Add enough water to cover the ingredients in the pot.

Step 7 : Add the vegetables, except for the ripe plantains and green plantains.

Step 8 : Return the beef legs to the pot and season with broth and achiote.

Step 9 : Let cook for about 30 minutes.

Step 10 : After this time, add the green plantains and ripe plantains.

Step 11 : Constantly taste and adjust with more broth and spices if necessary.

Step 12 : Chop cilantro and add it to the soup, bring to a boil and check the salt level.

Step 13 : Finally, once the soup is ready, add the chopped stomach into medium cubes.

Step 14 : Serve the soup accompanied by tortillas or rice.

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Thoroughly clean the mondongo and beef legs with sour orange juice or vinegar. Cook them in a pressure cooker with water, garlic, cilantro, spices, achiote, tomato, onion, and salt for about 1 hour; reserve the broth and remove the meats. Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 1

Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : In a large pot, sauté onion, tomato, chili, and garlic in oil. Add the reserved broth, adjusting with water if necessary, and cook with the vegetables (except plantains and green plantains). Incorporate the beef legs and season with broth and achiote; cook for 30 minutes. Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 2

Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Add the green plantains and ripe plantains, adjust flavor with broth, salt, and spices. Cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld, then add chopped cilantro. Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 3

Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Finally, cut the mondongo into cubes and add to the soup. Cook a few more minutes, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with tortillas or rice. Honduran Mondongo Soup - Preparation - Step 4