Puerto Rican Oxtail Soup

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Puerto Rican Oxtail Soup for a warm and hearty meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2h 40 min

Ready In

3h

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 quarts beef broth
2 lbs oxtails or 2 lbs beef shins
2 tomatoes , skinned and quartered
2 medium onions , quartered
3 ears corn on the cob , cut corn from the cob or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
2 small green peppers , seeded and quartered
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup fresh coriander or 1/3 cup fresh parsley
2 medium zucchini , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces orzo pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
427
Sugar
10g
Fat
28g
Puerto Rican Oxtail Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is popular in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean. It is typically made with oxtails, which are a beef cut that is particularly flavorful and require a fairly long cooking time to become tender. Along with the oxtails, this recipe includes a variety of vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. The addition of orzo pasta makes it even more filling and can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of crusty bread. This soup is perfect for a cool day or to warm you up after a long day.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add beef broth, oxtails or beef shins, tomatoes, onions, corn, green peppers, garlic, and coriander or parsley.
2.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
3.Add zucchini, tomato puree, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
4.Add orzo pasta and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until pasta is tender. Serve hot.

PROS

This soup is hearty and filling, perfect for a cool day or to warm you up after a long day.

Oxtails are a flavorful and nutritious cut of beef, rich in protein, iron, and collagen which can support joint health.

CONS

Oxtails can be tough if not cooked properly, requiring long cooking times to become tender.

This recipe also contains a high amount of sodium, which may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in protein, iron, and collagen, all of which can support muscle and joint health.
Oxtails are also a good source of vitamin B12 and zinc, both important for a healthy immune system.

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