Go Back
Ciorba De Durta Recipe

Ciorba de Burta Recipe

An authentic Romanian tripe soup made with tender beef tripe, rich beef broth, vegetables, sour cream, and vinegar. This creamy, tangy soup is a comforting classic perfect for cold days or festive occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Romanian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • For the Soup Base:
  • 1 kg 2.2 lbs cleaned beef tripe
  • 1 kg 2.2 lbs beef bones (marrow or knuckle)
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 parsnip diced
  • 1 celery root diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 5 –6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 liters 12 cups water
  • 3 –4 bay leaves
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • For the Creamy Mixture:
  • 500 ml 2 cups sour cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 ml ½ cup vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • For Serving:
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Extra vinegar or lemon wedges
  • Hot chili peppers

Equipment

  • Large stockpot (5–6 liters)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Ladle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skimmer or strainer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Broth – Place beef bones in a large pot with 3 liters of water. Bring to a boil, skim the foam, then add onions, carrots, parsnip, celery root, and bell pepper. Simmer for 2 hours.
  2. Cook the Tripe – Rinse the tripe thoroughly. Boil it separately for 10–15 minutes, discard the water, then slice into thin strips. Add to the broth and simmer for 1–2 hours until tender.
  3. Season the Soup – Stir in garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Prepare the Cream Mixture – Whisk sour cream, egg yolks, and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly ladle in some hot broth, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Finish the Soup – Remove pot from heat. Gradually stir in the cream mixture. Return to low heat for 2–3 minutes without boiling.
  6. Serve – Garnish with parsley and serve with bread, extra vinegar, and chili peppers.
    Ciorba De Durta Recipe

Notes

  • Clean the tripe thoroughly before cooking to remove any strong odor.
  • Tempering the egg mixture is key to prevent curdling.
  • Adjust vinegar at the end to suit your taste.
  • For a lighter soup, chill overnight and remove the fat layer before reheating
  • Ciorba De Durta Recipe