Ochsenschwanzsuppe (Oxtail Soup)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Learn how to make the classic German dish, Ochsenschwanzsuppe (Oxtail Soup)
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs oxtails , disjointed or 2 veal tails
1 medium onion , sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
4 peppercorns
1/4 cup parsley , chopped
1/2 cup carrot , diced
1 cup celery , diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup tomatoes , drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme , crushed
1 tablespoon unbleached flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup madeira wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
380
Sugar
3g
Fat
26g
Oxtail soup is a classic German dish that is enjoyed all over the world. Traditionally made with oxtails, this soup is a rich and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is a hearty combination of beef broth, vegetables, and tender oxtail meat. You can serve this soup as a main course for lunch or dinner, or as a starter for a larger meal. This recipe takes some time to cook, but the end result is worth the wait. Oxtail soup is a great comfort food that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Season the oxtails with salt and pepper, and brown them in the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven.
3.Remove the oxtails and sauté the onions in the same pot until they are lightly browned.
4.Add the water, oxtails, salt, peppercorns, parsley, carrots, celery, bay leaf, tomatoes, and thyme to the pot, and stir.
5.Cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat.
6.Transfer the pot to the oven, and bake for 3-4 hours until the oxtails are tender.
7.Remove the oxtails from the soup and set them aside to cool.
8.Remove the bay leaf from the soup and puree the soup until smooth.
9.In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour to make a roux.
10.Add the roux to the soup and stir to combine.
11.Simmer the soup for another 5-10 minutes over low heat.
12.Add the madeira wine and stir again.
13.Slice the oxtails into 1-inch pieces and add them back to the soup.
14.Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

PROS

Oxtail Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold weather.

The meat from oxtails is tender and flavorful and adds a delicious taste to the soup.

This soup is perfect for freezing and reheating on a busy day.

CONS

Oxtails are not as popular as other cuts of meat and may be harder to find at your local grocery store.

This soup can take a while to cook and requires some patience in order to get the best results.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oxtails are rich in gelatin, which can help support joint health and improve skin health.
This soup is high in protein, which can help you feel fuller for longer and aid in weight loss.
The carrots and celery in this soup are packed with vitamins and minerals that contribute to overall health and wellness.

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