Oxtail Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Oxtail Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs oxtails; 3 quarts water; 1 cup pearl barley; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces; 4 carrots, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large yam, diced in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs oxtails
3 quarts water
1 cup pearl barley
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
4 carrots, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
1 large yam, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
pepper

1
Over medium heat, brown the oxtails on all sides. Remove to a plate with a paper towel on it.
2
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent.
3
Add back the oxtails and the water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms.
4
Add in the celery, barley, bay leaf and pepper, bring to back to a boil and simmer for an hour.
5
Add in the carrots, yam and tomatoes, bring back to a boil and simmer for another hour.
6
Check for seasoning, and then pull out the oxtails, remove meat from bones and trim fat. Return meat to soup, turn off and let sit on burner for 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Defat the soup either by skimming off the top or by chilling and pulling off the solidified fat.

223

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs oxtails, 3 quarts water, 1 cup pearl barley, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Oxtail Barley Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Oxtail Barley Soup

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