Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup
Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup features tender, fall-apart oxtail in a clear, aromatic broth layered with warm spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sweet carrots, creamy potatoes, and tomatoes balance the rich beefiness, while a touch of fish sauce deepens the savoriness. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal when you want something richly restorative.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shallots, 2 onion quarters, ginger, and garlic in a food processor and pulse into a paste.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shallot paste and fry until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the oxtails; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the remaining onion quarters, celery, and 2 carrots into the pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the oxtail is tender, about 5 hours.
- 4
Stir the potatoes, 3 carrots, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Increase the heat and simmer the soup until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the sugar and fish sauce; stir well to combine.
- 5
Ladle the soup into large serving bowls; top with tomato wedges and French-fried onions.
- Calories 942.87 kcal High 47%
- Protein 19.45 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 115.01 g 42%
- Total Fat 48.7 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 6.48 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.88 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 1942.19 mg High 84%
- Dietary Fiber 8.47 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 16.48 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 228.36 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 532.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 154.77 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 5.62 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup is an Indonesian soup recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 942.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- It is an Indonesian soup recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- Explore these Indonesian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 942.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup healthy?
- Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 942.87 calories and 19.45 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1942.19 mg (84% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.48 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Celery, Tomatoes, 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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