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Oxtail and lamb neck soup with fresh lovage

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There is a secret to any good soup like this. I will tell you all about it in this recipe. This oxtail and lamb neck soup is a true delicacy. An easy family meal that is delicious served with some nice rustic bread like sourdough, but any crusty bread will do, and do not forget the chillies if you are a spice addict like I am.

Oxtail and lamb neck soup with fresh lovage sprinkled on top in a white soup plate

If you wondered what can you cook with a lamb neck or an oxtail, look no further. A soup like this is a perfect choice.

This Oxtail and lamb neck soup is the perfect winter warmer. Invest a little in the cooking time and you’ll get rewarded with an adorable and absolutely lovely rich soup that will definitely make the most of this cheaper cut of meat.

Why oxtail and lamb neck soup?

Well, good question!

I was telling you earlier that I will tell you a secret about any good meat soup. Yes! Here I am! The secret is that try and add as much bone as possible to any meat soup if you aim for the rich flavours.

A meat soup with no bone will always taste like there is something missing unless you have a good stock that will make the whole difference, otherwise, please do add bones to your soup without second thoughts. Here is more on lamb cuts.

How to make this oxtail and lamb neck soup?

It is a simple soup to make but requires few steps to follow to get the best outcome, flavour and colour wise. This is really what matters when it comes to a soup that has tomato added to it.

I only add a few vegetables like a soffritto mix (onion, celery and carrot)

Oxtail is no longer cheap

It’s ironic that a cut of meat that’s always been connected with economical cooking (no part of the animal should be wasted as part of being efficient and inexpensive, has definitely turned a different corner. It has been lately rediscovered by demand I guess and there’s only one tail per cow after all, right?

Yes, lamb neck is a cheaper and more budget-friendly cut so, definitely look for it. It makes a beautiful soup indeed, so, why not?

Remove the meat off the bone if bone is a no-no in your family. We do not mind the bones and sucking all the delicious juices out of them 😉

What is lovage?

Lovage is an amazing herb if you ask me. I am not sure if you can find it everywhere in the world, I know it has been cultivated all across Europe since the early days. Its taste’s totally unique. It tastes more like a blend of celery, with a hint of parsley and anise.

It is normally available from around April till September/ October. It is best to store it by freezing it whenever available. It is a seasonal herb but amazing to have in hand as the flavour this delivers to any soup is unbeatable and totally unique. A truly fantastic herb for any soup, fish or chicken. Please take my word for it. 

Here is my garden lovage 😉

Lovage

FAQs

How to Store this Soup?

Oxtail and lamb neck soup can be cooked in advance and stored like any beef soup, which means it’s safe to refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this oxtail soup?

This soup does freeze well, so if you wish to freeze it, do so once it has fully cooled in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Other soup recipes you may like:

  • Potato With Ham Soup
  • Chicken Soup
  • Fish Soup
  • Roasted Apple And Pumpkin Soup
  • Broccoli And Cheese Soup
Oxtail and lamb neck soup with fresh lovage sprinkled on top in a white soup plate

Oxtail and lamb neck soup with fresh lovage

This flavour rich oxtail and lamb neck soup is the perfect family winter warmer packed with goodness and gorgeous flavours, especially given by the lovage, what an amazing herb!
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Soup, Starter
Cuisine: Eastern Europe, Ramona’s Cuisine
Keyword: beef soup, lamb soup, oxtail soup, winter warmer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian
Cost: £5.50

Equipment

  • pot
  • chopping board
  • knife
  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 litres water or stock (50 floz) beef stock is best but vegetable stock is as good
  • 700g lamb neck (1.5lb) sliced by butchers
  • 700g oxtail (1.5lb) ask the butcher to slice it
  • 2 larger onions finely chopped
  • 2 med carrots diced
  • 1 med parsnip diced
  • 3 sticks celery diced
  • 2 med peppers cored and diced
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp thyme fresh or dried
  • 3 sprigs lovage fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 tbsp salt kosher or Himalayan
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Metric – US Imperial

Instructions

  • Precook the lamb neck and the oxtail together in a pressure cooker for 15 min. If you do not have a pressure cooker, boil in water on medium heat, covered for 40 minutes with some salt.
  • Place a larger pot on medium heat.
  • Add the onions as well as the precooked meat. Add a drizzle of water (or oil if you wish- I never add oil when I cook with meat). Sweat the onions for approximately 5 minutes. You can drizzle some of the stock from cooking the meat, this will have some oil at the top which you may gather and add to cook the onions initially. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Add some more liquid if required.
  • While the meat and the onions cook, dice all the remaining vegetables and add all to the onions and the meat. Cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Add the salt, pepper, paprika, 1/2 tsp thyme and cook for a further 5 minutes stirring occasionally and adding more liquid if required.
  • Add the tomato paste and the chopped tomatoes and stir in until homogenised. Cook for a further 10 minutes until juices have run out. This step is important if you like a nice deep colour.
  • Pour in the beef stock left from cooking the meat and stir. Cook on medium fire covered for approximately 20 minutes and a further 10-15 minutes uncovered.
  • Chop the fresh herbs (lovage ideally but parsley or cilantro will also do if you do not have any lovage) and add it just before turning the heat off.
  • Serve hot with a nice rustic, crusty sourdough or a French baguette and of course for the chilli addicts like me with some nice fresh or pickled chillies. Mmmm! So delicious!

Notes

Tip:
One thing I do if the soup it’s for the next day I actually put the cooled soup in the pot was cooked, into the fridge overnight to solidify the oils which rose to the top of the soup and then removed the solidified fat into a plastic bag, using a slotted spoon. It removes all the fat, so here you have an almost fat-free soup too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4081IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 6mg
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3 white soup plates oxtail and lamb neck soup with fresh lovage sprinkled on top

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  1. Catherine says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:47 PM

    5 stars

    This looks like such a hearty dish! Perfect cosy winter dinner. Can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
  2. Audrey says

    December 7, 2020 at 6:29 PM

    5 stars

    Such a delicious soup!

    Reply
  3. Karen Affholter says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    5 stars

    This was amazing! I forgot to snap some pictures but I will make it again soon and tag you in the pics when I do! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. kaka says

    December 10, 2020 at 9:55 PM

    5 stars

    The soup is so rich in flavors. Was delicious!

    Reply
  5. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:58 AM

    5 stars

    Oh my! I need this in my life. Must print your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Sabrina says

    December 19, 2020 at 5:14 PM

    5 stars

    So delicious!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM

      Thank you Sabrina!

      Reply
  7. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    December 19, 2020 at 9:02 PM

    5 stars

    Mmm… I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol. Thank you for making me hungry!

    Reply
  8. Leslie says

    January 21, 2021 at 2:14 PM

    5 stars

    This soup is a delicacy but I’m thankful this is an easy recipe to make! Delish!

    Reply
  9. Jere Cassidy says

    January 21, 2021 at 10:01 PM

    5 stars

    I so agree with you about using the bones for the flavor, it does make a difference. I have never heard of lovage so I will be on the lookout for that herb.

    Reply
  10. Amy Liu Dong says

    January 22, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    5 stars

    Wow, such a pretty delicious soup recipe to try, definitely saving this recipe as my reference for making this dish.

    Reply
  11. Stine Mari says

    January 23, 2021 at 3:13 AM

    5 stars

    Very good choice of meat in this soup. It is so flavorful and cozy, perfect for the season.

    Reply
  12. Chef Dennis says

    January 23, 2021 at 8:35 AM

    5 stars

    What a hearty and delicious soup! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, my family loved the soup!!!

    Reply

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