Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup
Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup brings rich, beefy depth from long-simmered oxtails, balanced by sweet corn, earthy turnips, and the gentle thickness of okra. Roasted garlic and classic aromatics round out a broth that’s comforting and full-bodied. Serve on a chilly evening or for a cozy weekend dinner when you want something warming and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Put the oxtails and the garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven until the garlic is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Move the oxtails to a large stock pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic into a food processor; add the celery, carrots, and onion. Process until finely chopped; add to the pot with enough water to cover the oxtails. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to low; simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 hours. Remove the oxtails; let cool.
- 4
Add the broth and turnips to the pot. Simmer until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add the okra and corn. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
Pick the meat from the bones; chop into bite-sized pieces. Add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce, if desired.
- Calories 577.7 kcal High 29%
- Protein 34.05 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 24.21 g 9%
- Total Fat 37.83 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 14.44 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.27 mg High 41%
- Sodium 855.2 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 14.63 g --
- Added Sugars 7.94 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 146.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.72 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 136.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 84.93 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 11.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Carrot, Celery, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 577.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 577.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Hearty Oxtail and Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 577.7 calories and 34.05 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 855.2 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.44 g (72% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.94 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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