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Hearty Oxtail Soup

A rich and warming soup made with tender oxtail, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered until fall-apart tender. Perfect comfort food for cold days.

Total time
180 min
Servings
6
Calories
485
Protein
48g
Hearty Oxtail Soup
soupsbeefcomfort foodslow cookedtraditional

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat oxtail pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Dice onion, chop carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces, and mince garlic.

  3. Step 3

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Work in batches to brown oxtail on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Return oxtail to pot and pour in beef broth. Add bay leaves, thyme, and oregano.

  7. Step 7

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, skimming foam occasionally.

  8. Step 8

    Add cubed potatoes and continue simmering for 30 minutes until potatoes and meat are tender.

  9. Step 9

    Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (6+ quart capacity)
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • meat thermometer (optional)
  • skimmer or slotted spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

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