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Salvadoran Sopa de Pata Recipe

Salvadoran Sopa de Pata

508kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 3 hours
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Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Salvadoran

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs of cow’s feet
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups of water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb of cassava peeled and diced
  • 2 ears of corn cut into 3-4 pieces each
  • 1 lb of yucca peeled and diced
  • 2 green plantains peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp annatto seeds
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling the cow's feet
  • Another large pot for cooking the soup
  • Small saucepan for heating the annatto seeds and oil
  • Knife and cutting board for chopping vegetables
  • Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Ladle for serving

Method

  1. Clean the cow’s feet and put them in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil and let the cow’s feet cook for about 10 minutes. Drain the cow’s feet and rinse them under cold water.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and 6 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Add the cow’s feet to the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Let the mixture cook for about 2 hours, or until the cow’s feet are tender.
  4. Remove the cow’s feet from the pot and let them cool. Once they are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and set it aside.
  5. In a separate pot, add the cassava, corn, yucca, and green plantains. Add enough water to cover the vegetables and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Lower the heat and let the vegetables cook for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender.
  7. In a small saucepan, add the annatto seeds and vegetable oil. Heat the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the oil turns a deep red color. Strain the oil and set it aside.
  8. Add the cow’s feet meat to the pot with the vegetables and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle the annatto oil on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories508kcalCarbohydrates53gProtein31gFat20gSaturated Fat5gCholesterol105mgSodium187mgPotassium1085mgFiber5gSugar6g

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