Oxtail Soup Recipe

Name: Oxtail Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 lb. oxtail, trimmed of fat and chopped; 1 gal. beef broth; 2 onions, peeled and halved; 2 turnips, peeled and halved; 2 carrots, peeled and halved; 1 clove; 1 bouquet garni; Salt; Pepper; Chives, chopped, for garnish; Parsely, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

7 lb. oxtail, trimmed of fat and chopped
1 gal. beef broth
2 onions, peeled and halved
2 turnips, peeled and halved
2 carrots, peeled and halved
1 clove
1 bouquet garni
Salt
Pepper
Chives, chopped, for garnish
Parsely, chopped, for garnish

1
Add oxtail to a stock pot, fill with water until the oxtail has been submerged in water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
After 1 minute, empty stock pot into a colander.
4
Rinse the grime off the oxtail and rinse out the stock pot.
5
Return the oxtail to the stock pot.
6
Add beef broth.
7
Bring the beef broth to a boil; turn down to a simmer and let simmer for 2 hours.
8
Push clove into one of the onion halves, then add the onions, turnips, carrots and the bouquet garni to the broth.
9
Let simmer for another 1-1/2 hours.
10
Remove the oxtail; let sit until slightly cool.
11
Remove the meat from the tail, slice the oxtail into 1/2 inch pieces and trim any excess fat.
12
Strain the beef broth and vegetables into a large bowl.
13
Line a separate strainer with a cheese cloth folded over 3 times.
14
Pour the beef broth through the cheesecloth back into the stock pot.
15
Add oxtail back into the broth.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Ladle into bowls.
18
Garnish with chives and parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 lb. oxtail, trimmed of fat and chopped, 1 gal. beef broth, 2 onions, peeled and halved, 2 turnips, peeled and halved, and more.

Yes, Oxtail 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 Soup

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