Delicious Oxtail Noodle Soup from Spain

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Today is the turn for the oxtail noodle soup, a hearty dish that will warm you up and take you immediately to Andalusia with just one spoon.

In this article, we will share with you all of the information that you need to know on how to prepare oxtail soup, with some tips for storing and serving this soup, as well as ways to customize the ingredients.

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Background of the Dish

The oxtail noodle soup was originally conceived as a dish for the middle and lower classes of Southern Spain, as you only needed cheap ingredients to make it (oxtail, noodles, garlic, and onions).

However, as time went by the Spanish soup recipe changed a little bit, including a larger variety of vegetables to the mix (carrots, leek, and celery) and red wine.

Still, the oxtail noodle soup remains a beloved recipe that everyone can adapt to their budget and enjoy as a soul-warming soup.

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Things You’ll Need for Oxtail Noodle Soup

To make this recipe for Spanish soup you need oxtail, beef broth, red wine, egg noodles, onion, and garlic cloves as the main ingredients.

When it comes to the equipment to make this oxtail noodle soup you just need a regular pot, but you could use a pressure cooker to make the cooking process faster.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg 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)

How to Make Oxtail Noodle Soup – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step in this easy oxtail soup recipe, 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.

2. Now grab a different cutting board and pat the oxtail dry, then cut it into bite-sized squares (this will reduce the cooking time later). Season the pieces of oxtail with salt and pepper.

3. After that, grab a large pot and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.

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

5. To continue with this oxtails soup recipe, stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.

6. After that, pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

7. Now 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 soup simmer for about 1 hour or until the oxtail is tender.

8. Once the oxtail is almost done cooking, grab a separate pot and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set them aside.

9. To finish this easy recipe for oxtail soup, add the cooked noodles to the rest of the Spanish oxtail soup and mix everything well. 

10. To serve, pour the oxtail noodle soul into small bowls or soup plates and serve it warm. As an optional step, you can garnish the homemade oxtail soup with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Substitution of Ingredients

Making this oxtail noodle soup is super simple, and the best part is that you can completely customize the ingredients to your liking.

For this oxtail noodle soup recipe, you can use your favorite type of egg noodles, from fettucini to wide and pappardelle, or go for other alternatives like spaghetti, rice noodles, pasta shapes, etc.

When it comes to the vegetables for this easy oxtail soup, the listed ones are a must, but you can add others such as sweet potatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, etc.

The red wine is key to reaching that traditional flavor on this old-fashioned oxtail soup recipe, but you could use white or sherry wine instead, and if you don’t want to use alcoholic beverages just replace it with the same amount of broth (keep in mind that the alcohol evaporates though).

If oxtail isn’t your favorite cut of meat or you don’t have it on hand, then you can prepare other Spanish soup recipes with different proteins such as the Spanish chorizo soup or the Spanish bacon bean soup.

Tips on Serving Oxtail Noodle Soup

This hearty oxtail soup is perfect for the cold days, so it is usually served as a main dish (for lunch or dinner) during winter and fall.

Just like you would do with other Spanish soups, you can top the oxtail noodle soup with shredded parmesan cheese, as it adds a mesmerizing flavor and perfectly melts with the heat of the soup.

To add more texture to this oxtail soup with noodles you can top it with bread croutons, chopped toasted nuts, or serve it with your favorite slice of bread toasted with olive oil.

If you want to make it creamy like the Spanish oxtail stew with potatoes, then you can drizzle some heavy cream on top of each plate, or add 1 cup of heavy cream while finishing the cooking process of the soup.

Make sure you save the oxtail stew with vegetables recipe and make this hearty stew for your next family gathering.

How to Store Oxtail Noodle Soup

If you are planning on storing the soup, you have to let it cool to room temperature once you finish preparing this Spanish oxtail recipe.

Then, divide the oxtail noodle soup into individual or family-sized portions and place them in airtight containers. After that, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for 20 days.

After storing it, you can reheat the soup on the stove over medium heat, or in the microwave for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.

We don’t recommend that you freeze this oxtail noodle soup for longer, as the noodles might get soggy and mushy.

Other oxtail soup recipes that you can make and store for longer are the classic Spanish oxtail soup (without noodles) or the Spanish oxtail stew recipe.

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