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Authentic Romanian Tripe Soup

5 from 1 vote
This traditional Romanian tripe soup is rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful — made the authentic way with beef bones, tender tripe, and a hint of sautéed carrot for that golden color. A hearty, comforting dish perfect for cold days or festive family meals.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Romanian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg beef bones (preferably marrow bones)
  • 1 kg beef tripe, pre-cooked and cleaned
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 300 ml sour cream
  • 2 tbsp vinegar (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water (about 4 liters)

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Cutting board
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the beef stock: In a large pot, add beef bones and cover with 4 liters of cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, skim the foam, and simmer for 2–3 hours to extract all the flavor and collagen.
    Beef bones simmering in a large pot of water for Romanian tripe soup, creating a rich beef broth.
  2. Add the tripe: Once the stock is ready, remove the bones and add the pre-cooked tripe. Simmer for another 30–40 minutes until tender.
  3. Add color and flavor: In a small pan, sauté the grated carrot in oil until golden. Add it to the soup for that perfect yellow hue and richness.
  4. Finish with cream mixture: In a bowl, mix sour cream, egg yolks, and crushed garlic. Slowly temper the mixture with a few ladles of hot soup, then pour it back into the pot, stirring constantly. Do not boil after this step.
    Sour cream, egg yolks, and garlic mixture being tempered with hot broth for Romanian tripe soup.
  5. Adjust seasoning: Add vinegar and salt to taste. Serve hot, with extra sour cream and fresh bread on the side.

Notes

Do not overheat after adding eggs and cream — it can curdle.
Adjust vinegar gradually to your taste.
Serve with hot chili peppers or garlic sauce for an authentic Romanian experience.