Jul 14 2026

Oxtail Soup Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

With long rice & vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oxtail

    Rinse the oxtail under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into segments if needed.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, chop the celery stalks, and dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Brown the Oxtail

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the oxtail segments and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Pour in the water and add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the oxtail is tender.

  4. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In the last 20 minutes of cooking, add the long-grain rice to the pot. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving

  1. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaves and serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

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