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Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

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Author: Imma Published:6/22/2017Updated:1/05/2022
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Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup –  a hearty stew with rich broth and succulent tender meat that’s comforting and perfect any time of the year cold and warm season.

Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

Who says soups are only good during winter? I don’t know about you but anything that is hearty, and elicits mouthwatering, lip-smacking gelatinous flavors… count me in. I can’t wait for a certain time of the year to indulge. Sorry, when it comes to food, patience is not one of my strong suits.

I have had tons of requests for a slow cooker oxtail soup/stew and since YOU, my lovely readers, have a space in this lady’s heart, I’m granting your request while I also satisfy my oxtail craving. Win-win, right?

Slow cooking is THE absolutely best way of cooking oxtail. AND you are not going to get all sweaty from hours of cooking. You know why?

A slow cooker doesn’t heat up the house as much as a stove or oven would.

Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

If you’ve never tried oxtail before then you are seriously missing out. YES. The cow’s tail is full of bones and connective tissues that when cooked for hours give off that rich, luscious, soupy flavor.

And don’t forget the bones, you really want to nibble down the bones and enjoy every flavor there is! No worries, I don’t judge.

Upclose shot of Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

This Oxtail Soup is seriously packed with flavor; with a tasty broth mixture along with a variety of herbs and seasonings. The combination of beef broth and tomato paste makes a flavorful and savory combination for this often neglected main dish. If they only knew! Well, I’d rather have it this way, if not the price would go through the roof. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but oxtail prices have been creeping up lately.

Oxtail Soup in a White Boxl

I digress. Back to this oxtail soup, like most of my stew recipes, I preferred to brown the oxtail first on the stove rather than throwing everything in the slow cooker. The extra 10 minutes is for the oxtail caramelized surface which will lend a rich flavor to the finished dish.

A Bowl of Oxtail Soup Served with a Slice of Crusty Bread

Oh, don’t forget to serve with a loaf of bread, preferably a baguette. You’re definitely going to need it to soak up the soup.

Enjoy!

Notes

  1. If you can, get oxtails that are well-trimmed, if not, remove as much visible fat as you can before cooking it.
  2. Oxtail soups tend to be too oily for some folks, so towards the end of the cooking process use a spoon to spoon off any extra fat at the top of the dish.
  3. Also, another way is to cook the dish a day ahead, refrigerate and remove visible fat at the top.

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Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup -  a hearty stew with rich broth and succulent tender meat that's comforting and perfect any time of the year cold and warm season.
4.88 from 40 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 7 hrs 10 mins
Total: 7 hrs 20 mins
Asian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 pounds oxtail cut up medium pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
  • 5-6 whole pimento seeds, (allspice)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup /tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon bouillon powder or cube, (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon curry or more, adjust to preference
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 15 oz cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 4-5 cups water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Season oxtail with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large cast-iron or saucepan, heat oil (about 2-3 tablespoons) over medium heat, until hot. If using a cast-iron, only use about a tablespoon of oil. Add the oxtail and sauté stirring frequently any browned bits off the bottom of the pot until oxtail is brown. Drain oil if necessary (leave about 1-2 tablespoons).
  • Add onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, and stir for about a minute. Throw in scotch bonnet pepper, tomato paste, bouillon, curry powder, and stir for another minute.
  • Then add to crockpot/slow cooker, together with carrots, beans, and potatoes.
  • Deglaze pan with about 2 cups of water, gently pour into the slow cooker, add about 2-3  cups. You may adjust for with more or less water at the end.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for about  7-8 hours or until desired tenderness has been reached. Remove and serve with rice and or baguette.

Tips & Notes:

  1. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. Please keep in mind that it is a rough estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 258kcal (13%)| Carbohydrates: 11g (4%)| Protein: 24g (48%)| Fat: 12g (18%)| Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)| Cholesterol: 83mg (28%)| Sodium: 466mg (20%)| Potassium: 337mg (10%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 5g (6%)| Vitamin A: 12945IU (259%)| Vitamin C: 12.1mg (15%)| Calcium: 55mg (6%)| Iron: 3.8mg (21%)
Author: Imma
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 466mg20%
Potassium 337mg10%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 12945IU259%
Vitamin C 12.1mg15%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Nicole C says

    Posted on 2/20 at 8:06AM

    This recipe is the best I did exactly what the recipes said and it came out soooo good. Thank you so much!!!!

    Reply
  2. Donna says

    Posted on 1/9 at 7:58AM

    5 stars
    Amazingly tender and flavorful. This recipe replaced the old one I had!!. Kudos!!

    Reply
  3. Shona says

    Posted on 1/7 at 5:23AM

    5 stars
    Made this recipe for dinner last night. Followed recipe exactly, even used the cast iron pan to sear the ox tail, then transferred them to my insta- pot to cook. Cooked vegetables in a separate pot. Once the tails were cooked, put it all together. Wow! Family raved about this recipe and went back for seconds. Thought I had cooked a 2-day meal, no such luck. Will make this again and shy. Thank you for such a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 1/7 at 7:04AM

      Hi Shona,
      sound amazing to hear about your experience. you are great!

      Reply
  4. Martha says

    Posted on 1/2 at 9:23AM

    4 stars
    Lovely mixture of flavors, but found it a little bland, so doubled all spices. About 1 hour before finishing, I added 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar to brighten, and about 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water to thicken slightly. I served it over fat egg noodles. YUM!! Great for a cold evening!

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 1/3 at 12:36PM

      Hi Martha, Happy that you adjust according to your taste. Happy new year!

      Reply
  5. Carissa Wright says

    Posted on 11/18 at 9:08AM

    I want to make this, but I’m concerned about the scotch bonnet pepper. Those are HOT! Will it make my soup spicy? What would be a milder substitute that keeps the flavor similar?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/18 at 1:11PM

      Some would use serrano pepper, but you can definitely omit that if you are not in to spicy. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Milena says

    Posted on 10/24 at 2:43PM

    What type of cannellini beans did you use? Was it canned or rows?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/25 at 7:02AM

      Hi Milena, I used a 15 oz cannellini beans. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Fred says

    Posted on 10/3 at 9:46AM

    Whatever the green garnish is is not listed among the ingredients, unless those are scallion tops, which they may well be. Parsley would also work I imagine.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/11 at 10:48AM

      Yes, I used parsley for this one. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sharon says

    Posted on 9/15 at 5:21PM

    Can this delicious sounding recipe be cooked in a Dutch pot? If yes for how long? I don’t have a slow cooker, but would love to cook this…

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 9/16 at 7:44AM

      Hi Sharon. Yes, you can use a Dutch or any large pot you have. Depending on the oxtail size and your preferred consistency, I’d say cook for about 2- 3 hours while occasionally stirring the saucepan.

      Reply
  9. Sharon says

    Posted on 9/15 at 4:23PM

    Can this delicious sounding recipe be cooked in a Dutch pot? I don’t have a slow cooker, but would love to cook this…

    Reply
  10. Ashleigh T says

    Posted on 8/4 at 7:27PM

    5 stars
    So delicious and so easy.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 8/5 at 6:43AM

      Thank you, Ashley! Have some Mississippi Mud Cake for dessert, too! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Dan says

    Posted on 7/17 at 8:21PM

    5 stars
    An amazing meal, now a family’s favourite.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 7/19 at 5:00AM

      Yay! Thank you, Dan 🙂

      Reply
  12. Karen/andy says

    Posted on 6/6 at 2:27PM

    We loved this recipe, we will have it many more times. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  13. Narisa Akara says

    Posted on 5/19 at 4:32AM

    5 stars
    First tine I try your recipe it was amazing and instead of the chili you have I used red dry chili since I don’t have the same chili. Highly recommend

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 5/19 at 6:15AM

      Thanks so much, Narisa! 🙂 I’m happy you enjoyed this!

      Reply
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