Sopas de Mondongo
Sopas de Mondongo is a hearty, traditional Latin American soup featuring tripe (cow's stomach) as the star ingredient, typically simmered with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and corn, and seasoned with herbs and spices. It is a beloved comfort food with roots in various countries across the Caribbean, Central, and South America, each with its own regional variations. The dish is often slow-cooked to tenderize the tripe and develop deep, savory flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal thanks to the tripe, which is a lean source of protein, and any added fats from cooking. It provides significant amounts of B vitamins, iron, and zinc from the meat, along with fiber and vitamins from the vegetables, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Collagen | Notable amount |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Sopas de Mondongo is a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, making use of an offal cut that might otherwise be discarded, reflecting resourceful culinary traditions. Nutritionally, tripe is surprisingly low in fat and calories while being an excellent source of collagen, which supports joint and skin health.
