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Beef Shank Soup

A hearty soup featuring tender beef shank bones with rich marrow, simmered with vegetables for a comforting meal.

Total time
180 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Beef Shank Soup
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef shank bones with marrow
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 leaves bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 stalks green onions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place beef shank bones in a large pot and cover with water.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, then skim off any foam that rises.

  3. 3

    Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours until meat is tender and marrow is soft.

  5. 5

    Stir in fish sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. 6

    Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • ladle
  • knife
  • cutting board

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