Ingredients
- 1.5 kg oxtails
- 2 l water
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 5-6 black peppercorns
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 leek chopped
- 1 parsnip chopped
- salt and pepper
- olive oil for sautéing
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Oxtails:
- Rinse the oxtails under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Brown the Oxtails:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add a little olive oil to the pot and then add the oxtails.
- Brown the oxtails on all sides until they are nicely seared. This step helps develop the flavor of the soup.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- Remove the oxtails from the pot and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add a bit more olive oil if needed, and then add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and leek.
- Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
Add the Oxtails Back:
- Return the browned oxtails to the pot.
Simmer with Herbs and Spices:
- Pour in the water and add the bay leaves, thyme, black peppercorns, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours or until the oxtails are tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Add the Remaining Vegetables:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and parsnip to the pot.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and Season:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve:
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
- Ladle the hot oxtail soup into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.Enjoy your homemade oxtail soup! It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for cold weather or whenever you're craving a comforting bowl of soup.
Nutrition Facts
Oxtail soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
509
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
206
mg
69
%
Sodium
395
mg
17
%
Potassium
263
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
59
g
118
%
Vitamin A
2996
IU
60
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.