Nami from “Just one Cookbook” had posted some while ago a Borscht soup on her Blog, The Borscht soup Hongkong style. The key ingredient to this dish is Ox tail. My exclamation to that was “Oh no!, are you serious?”, I am one of those who feel uncomfortable to eat when there are bones involved, but I am making an effort to at least try out new dishes and flavours. Nami convinced me to give it a try and I promised her I would cook it one of these days.
How coincidences happen, I came across a soup in my hotel management college book, which is called in German Ochsenschlepp (Oxtail) and to my surprise it resembles a lot to Nami’s Borscht soup. I cooked it and loved it. It can be that we had made it in college time, which I cant remember but then I barely remember those cooking days. That’s anyway an other story….
Borscht Soup – The Austrian style – Serves 2
2-3 pieces Oxtails
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1 big Onion – sliced fine
2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
2 small or 1 big carrot; sliced fine
1 medium Potato, cut into small cubes
2 Tomatoes, cut into 4 wedges each
100 ml Tomato paste
80 ml Red wine
1/2 l beef broth or water
1 Tbs chopped Celery leaves
2 small Bay leaves
2 dried Basil leaves
couple of Pepper balls
1/2 Tsp dried Sage
Salt
6 ml Madeira
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I am a big fan of the russian Borscht soup, and to tell you the truth I am not the one who would order anything with oxtail pieces, but I would try yours if you would serve it to me. Looks really good!
I have only heard of Russian Borscht before. My beet hating husband would much prefer this!
I've never tried Borscht before, but this is what I love about the internet where you discover new things to give you a much wider perspective. The soup looks delicious! Great recipe!
@Tanja I ll remember that, and if we ever meet each other in Austria, I shall cook and prepare this delicious Borscht soup for u! challange!
@artofnaturalliving Hey, thanks for dropping by! Let me know how u and your husband liked the soup. =)
@thefooddude exactly! We r riding the same wave my friend! =D
Marvelously comforting and tasty! Yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
My brother loves borscht so I am totally going to try to make this for him! Thanks for the great recipe!
This is such a hearty & comforting soup!!!! Good one Helene
Reg your query about Zun..I have actually never heard that word..Its probably local Goan word/in konkani language & I have no clue of it..The native language here is completely different..If I do come to know of it I shall definitely let you know 
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
@Rosa @Joanne thanks girls, I am pleased u like it =)
@Prats thank u. They do speak konkani too in mangalor, or am I mixing it all up again?
The best thing about this time of year in central PA, when it comes to food that is, is, the stores are filled with foodstuff they may not normally carry. I just saw oxtails for the first time in months! I would love to try this soup Helene. I've bookmarked it:)
Thank you so much for sharing…
As for the internet, well, where to begin? How about right here! I found your blog through "socializing" and that's just wonderful!!!
Hi louise! t
Actualy I hadnt know or had forgotten about the existence of Oxtail in the kitchen. lol I had gonne for shopping and had asked randmly if they had it. I was lucky.
Thank u for your kind words. well the same thing happend to me. random web surfing brought me to your lovely blog. =)
Oxtail soup is something I've always wanted to try. I know that sounds strange, but my husband loves it. I'm coming from your guest post on Cajunlicious…great post!
Courtney
Your photography is excellent, beautiful click. The soup looks delicious.
@MommyLaDyClub thank u for visiting my blog! I was soo excited guestposting on jessicas page, I am happy u enjoyed it. I v realised lots of man like this soup, my husband loved the taste too!
@Thank u Amelia I appreciate your words. =)
Hi Helene!
So sorry for dropping by so late! I see you cooked oxtail soup! So did you like it? It gave so much flavor to the soup, didn't it? I wasn't an oxtail eater, so I was surprised how delicious the soup was with oxtail. I have to say I would be missing so much great flavor if I didn't add it (I cooked both with and without). I didn't know German cooks the same way too. I only know this soup because my husband keeps saying Chinese borscht soup. It's interesting how people make similar dishes around the world. Thank you for the mention!
@Nami I loved it, its defenetly not the same without the oxtail. I wouldnt enjoy it that much and I ll use oxtails more often while cooking. It gives a dish a intense lovely aroma.
I have no Idea if the germans cook it that way. You see Austria and germany are 2 different countries and cultures. I have realied that our cultures own similiar food traditions, which is very intriguing. u r welcome Nami!
I've always wanted to try oxtail soup and this recipe sounds like the perfect place to start! Thanks for sharing.
@eatingdeliciously you will love it. Oxtail gives great flavoure to a dish. let me know if u cook it. =D