How to Make Oxtail Soup with Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a hearty bowl of homemade soup, and one of the most satisfying and rich soups you can make is oxtail soup. This slow-cooked dish is beloved in many cultures for its deep, meaty flavor and tender, succulent meat. Combined with a medley of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, oxtail soup is a wholesome and nourishing meal that's perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering with loved ones.

Oxtail soup has a long history and is a traditional dis...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds oxtails, or more as desired
  • ½ head garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
  • 3 small turnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen small niblet corn
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place oxtails and garlic cloves in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer oxtails to a large soup pot. Peel the roasted garlic and place in a food processor with celery, carrots, and onion. Process until finely chopped; transfer to the soup pot with the oxtails. Add water to cover the bones. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 hours.
  • Remove oxtails and set aside to cool. Add broth to the soup pot. Add turnips. Simmer until just barely tender, about 10 minutes. Add okra and corn. Simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pick the meat from the oxtail bones and chop. Add meat to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce if desired.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 602mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 464mg