Beef Bone Broth Soup

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   Place the knuckle and marrow bones in a very large stockpot with vinegar and cover with water.

2. 2

   Let stand for one hour.

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   Meanwhile, roast the meaty bones in the oven set to 350 degrees.

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   When well browned, add to the stock pot along with the vegetables.

5. 5

   Pour the fat out of the roasting pan, and add cold water to the pan, bring to a boil over a high flame, stirring and scraping the juices and bits stuck to the pan.

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   Add this liquid to the stock pot (leave room in the stock pot so it doesn't boil over).

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   Bring to a boil.

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   A large amount of scum (looks like bubbles/oil slick) will come to the top and this needs to be skimmed off with a spoon& discarded.

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   After you have skimmed, reduce heat and add the thyme and peppercorns.

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    Simmer for 12 hours up to 72 hours.

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    For the last 10 minutes, add the parsley.

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    A crockpot can also be used to simmer the stock if you are leaving the house for extended periods of time.

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    Remove bones with tongs and discard.

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    Strain the rest of the stock into a large bowl.

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    Let cool in the refrigerator and remove the congealed fat that rises to the top, stock will turn to gelatin when cooled, this is normal.

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    Put 1 quart of the broth into a 2 quart saucepan, transfer the remaining broth to smaller containers and to the freezer for long-term storage.

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    Add remaining soup ingredients and simmer till onions are translucent, about 10-15 minutes Serve and eat healthy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.