Caribbean Beef Tripe Soup Recipe

Caribbean soul food wouldn't be complete without a variety of thick soups, including those made with cow heel, beef, and tripe (an animal's stomach lining). The recipes include split peas and dumplings, making for a hearty and filling meal. This version combines cow's tripe with pumpkin, plantains, and okra to create a delicious and wholesome soup with a variety of colors, flavors, and textures. As tripe is somewhat neutral in taste, it takes on the flavors of the remaining ingredients. It also becomes quite tender the longer it is cooked. When made on the stovetop, the soup requires 2 to 3 hours of cooking, so a pressure cooker is ideal when you need a comforting meal in less time. (when you're using a pressure cooker, begin timing after the first whistle. ) make sure to plan ahead as you need to soak the split peas overnight and make the dumplings before beginning the recipe.