
Decadent Oxtail Soup
A rich and flavorful oxtail soup, perfect for a cozy winter evening. This recipe showcases the tender oxtail with aromatic vegetables in a deeply satisfying broth.
Equipment Needed
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1.00 kgOxtail(Cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
- 3.00 mediumCarrot(Peeled and chopped)
- 1.00 stalkCelery(Chopped)
- 1.00 mediumOnion(Chopped)
- 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
- 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(For searing)
- 4.00 cupsBeef Broth(Low sodium preferred)
- 1.00 leafBay Leaf(For flavor)
- 1.00 teaspoonSalt(To taste)
- 1.00 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
Instructions
Season oxtail with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned on all sides.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in garlic and bay leaf. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until oxtail is very tender.
Estimated time: 120 minutes
Remove oxtail from the pot and shred the meat from the bone.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Return the shredded oxtail to the soup.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs (optional).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Enjoy!
Estimated time: 5 minutes