Soups / RICETTI
Maltese tripe and vegetable soup
A substantial tripe broth with potato, carrots and celery.
◷ 150 min / 6 servings
Method
- Boil tripe in separate water for 60–75 minutes. Drain and slice into small strips.
- Chop onion, carrots and celery and soften in oil for 8 minutes.
- Add tripe, tomatoes, diced potatoes, fresh water and bay. Season.
- Simmer covered for 45–55 minutes until everything is tender. Add parsley and serve.
✳ From the kitchen
Discard the first boiling water for this version.
Tradition reference
Maltese community newsletter · Food traditions, February 2018 ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.