{"id":"ciorba_de_burta_62fdf7bcb5","slug":"ciorba-de-burta","title":"Ciorbă de burtă","description":"A velvety, rich, and tangy Romanian tripe soup, celebrated for its creamy texture, intense garlic aroma, and distinctive yellow hue.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":120,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg pre-boiled beef tripe, cut into strips","name":"Beef Tripe","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"pre-boiled, cut into strips","notes":"cleaned","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500g beef marrow bones","name":"Beef marrow bones","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Stock","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 carrots","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"used for color","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large onion","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"peeled","group":"Stock","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 parsnip","name":"Parsnip","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"peeled","group":"Stock","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"10 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":10,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"clove","form":"mashed","notes":"turned into a paste","group":"Flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"400g sour cream (min 20% fat)","name":"Sour Cream","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"thick","notes":"high fat content is essential","group":"Liaison","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolks only","notes":"","group":"Liaison","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"50 ml white vinegar","name":"White Vinegar","quantity":50,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"or to taste","group":"Flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt and black peppercorns","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, place the beef marrow bones, the whole peeled onion, and the parsnip. Add 4 liters (about 4.2 quarts) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the beef marrow bones, the whole peeled onion, and the parsnip","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the pre-boiled tripe strips to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 45-60 minutes until the tripe is very tender. If using raw tripe, this step will take significantly longer (3-4 hours).","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the pre-boiled tripe strips","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the soup simmers, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan. Add the finely grated carrots and sauté for 5 minutes until the oil turns a deep orange. Strain this oil into the soup pot and discard the carrot solids (or add them back if you prefer texture).","group":"Flavoring","title":"Heat 2 tablespoons of oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove the whole onion, parsnip, and marrow bones from the pot. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sour cream. Gradually add a few ladles of hot soup liquid into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper it, then pour the mixture back into the pot.","group":"Liaison","title":"Remove the whole onion, parsnip, and marrow bones from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Liaison"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in the mashed garlic paste and vinegar. Season with salt and peppercorns to taste. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving. Note: do not boil the soup after adding the garlic and sour cream to maintain the flavor and texture.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Authentic tripe soup should have a vibrant yellow color, which comes from sautéing grated carrots and straining their oil into the pot. Always temper the sour cream and egg mixture carefully to prevent curdling.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Romanian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large stock pot","skimmer","grater","small frying pan","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":3,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately 6 large bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup tastes even better the next day as the garlic flavors meld. Store in the fridge and reheat gently without reaching a rolling boil."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on low heat; do not boil or the sour cream may separate."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fciorba_de_burta_62fdf7bcb5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=288d19f6-197f-4d2a-8ae0-1ee3ee338371","imageAlt":"Ciorbă de burtă — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tripe","creamy","sour soup","traditional","romanian","garlic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ciorbă de burtă","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T06:02:04.730Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T06:02:04.730Z","related":[{"id":"cesnecka_3c0664ee63","slug":"cesnecka-czech-garlic-soup","title":"Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)","description":"A restorative and punchy Czech garlic soup, traditionally served with crispy croutons and melted cheese. 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