Oxtail Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lbs oxtails, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery sticks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season oxtails with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Sear oxtails on all sides until browned.
5. Remove oxtails from pot and set aside.
6. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add red wine and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until wine has reduced by half.
10. Return oxtails to the pot.
11. Add beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and oregano.
12. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
13. Simmer for 3-4 hours, or until oxtails are fall-off-the-bone tender.
14. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the soup.
15. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 16g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, flavorful broth
• Tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtails
• Warm and comforting
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the oxtails are meltingly tender."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this soup. It's rich and hearty but also has a touch of sweetness."
• "This is my go-to soup for a cozy night in. It's always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to trim off any excess fat from the oxtails before searing.
• Don't overcook the soup, as the oxtails will become tough.
• If you don't have red wine on hand, you can substitute with beef broth.
• Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful broth.