Spanish Oxtail Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg pounds oxtail
• 2 cups (300gr) egg noodles
• 1/2 cup (120gr) tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) red wine
• 8 cups (2l) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 leek
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

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   To start with this recipe for oxtail soup,...: To start with this recipe for oxtail soup, you have to clean, peel, and chop the onion, carrots, tomatoes, and celery stalks into small squares. Slice the leek and peel and mince the garlic cloves.

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   On a different cutting board pat the oxtail...: On a different cutting board pat the oxtail dry and cut it into bite-sized squares. Season the pieces with salt and pepper.

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   In a large pot, heat the olive oil...: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.

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   In the same pot, add more olive oil...: In the same pot, add more olive oil if needed. Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and leek until softened.

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   Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste....: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.

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   Pour in the red wine to deglaze the...: Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

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   Return the oxtail to the pot. Add the...: Return the oxtail to the pot. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the Spanish soup simmer for about 1 hour or until the oxtail is tender.

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   When the oxtail is about to be done,...: When the oxtail is about to be done, grab a separate pot and cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

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   Add the cooked noodles to the rest of...: Add the cooked noodles to the rest of the beef oxtail soup and mix everything well.

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    To serve, pour the oxtail noodle soul into...: To serve, pour the oxtail noodle soul into small bowls or soup plates and serve it warm, optionally with chopped fresh parsley on top.