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a Traditional Turkish tripe soup

İşkembe Çorbası – Traditional Turkish Tripe Soup

A rich and comforting Traditional Turkish Tripe Soup made with tender tripe, creamy roux, and a zesty garlic vinegar sauce. A collagen-rich classic of Turkish cuisine enjoyed especially on cold days or late nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dishes, soups, Soups Turkish Recipes Main Dishes (optional)
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients

  • 500 gr tripe (cleaned and diced)
  • 6 cups onion (halved)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 sp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Garlic Vinegar Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • 1 tsp paprika sautéed in butter
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Tripe
  • Rinse the tripe thoroughly under cold water. Boil for 10 minutes and discard the water.
  • Step 2: Cook the Tripe
  • Add tripe, water, onion, and garlic to a pot. Boil 1.5–2 hours until tender. Dice the tripe and strain the broth.
  • Step 3: Make the Base
  • Melt the butter, add flour, and whisk to form a roux. Slowly pour in the strained broth while whisking.
  • Step 4: Add Milk and Tripe
  • Add milk and diced tripe. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
  • Step 5: Prepare the Garlic Sauce
  • Mix minced garlic, vinegar and red pepper flakes.
  • Step 6: Serve
  • Serve hot with garlic vinegar sauce and paprika butter. Add lemon juice if desired.

Notes

• For best flavor, soak the tripe in water with vinegar for 15 minutes.
• A pressure cooker can reduce cooking time to 40 minutes.
• Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
• Serve with Turkish pickles for an authentic experience.
Keyword tripe soup, Turkish soup, traditional Turkish recipes, iskembe corbasi