Klare Ochsenschwanzsuppe Recipe

Name: Klare Ochsenschwanzsuppe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces oxtails; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 turnip; 1 parsnip; 1 parsley root; 1 carrot, large; 2 celery ribs; 1 1/2 ounces butter; 1 1/2 ounces lean bacon, chopped; 1 3/4 pints hot water; 4 peppercorns; 2 allspice berries; 1 clove; 1 small bay leaf; salt; black pepper, fresh ground; 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice; red wine; sugar

Servings: persons

36 ounces oxtails
1 medium onion, sliced
1 turnip
1 parsnip
1 parsley root
1 carrot, large
2 celery ribs
1 1/2 ounces butter
1 1/2 ounces lean bacon, chopped
1 3/4 pints hot water
4 peppercorns
2 allspice berries
1 clove
1 small bay leaf
salt
black pepper, fresh ground
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
red wine
sugar

1
Rinse the oxtail under cold running water and pat dry.
2
Cut into pieces.
3
Wash and finely chop the other soup vegetables.
4
Heat the butter in a large pot and brown the oxtail and bacon.
5
Add ALL the vegetables into pot and cook 2-4 more minutes.
6
Add peppercorns, allspice berries, clove, bay leaf, salt and water and bring to a boil.
7
Simmer until all ingredients are cooked.
8
Strain the soup through a sieve (Add back some water if to much has evaporated).
9
Skim the fat off top of soup (I like to chill broth to remove the fat then reheat and contuine).
10
Strain the soup through a cloth.
11
Remove meat off bones and cut into small pieces and return meat to the pan.
12
Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, red wine and sugar.

207

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 ounces oxtails, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 turnip, 1 parsnip, and more.

Yes, Klare Ochsenschwanzsuppe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Klare Ochsenschwanzsuppe

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