Bulgarian Tripe Soup (Shkembe Chorba)
Cuisine of Bulgaria Shkembe chorba is a popular meat dish in Bulgarian cuisine.

Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 13 listed ingredients.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Combine onion, red pepper, butter in large saucepan.
- 02
Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, then stir in the tomato paste.
- 03
Cut tripe into thin strips.
- 04
Add tripe pieces, stock, salt, marjoram and bay leaf to onion mixture.
- 05
Partially cover the pot and simmer 30 minutes.
- 06
Remove and discard bay leaf.
- 07
Pour soup into a tureen or serve in individual bowls.
- 08
In a small bowl, combine parsley, garlic and cheese. Sprinkle over hot soup and serve immediately.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.5, credited to Kiril Kapustin; view original image record .



