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Oxtail soup

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 509kcal

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.