Oxtail Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in large saucepot on medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Brown oxtails on all sides, removing from pan as they brown.
3. 3
   Add onion and garlic to saucepot.
4. 4
   Cook and stir until tender.
5. 5
   Return oxtails to pot.
6. 6
   Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3 hours or until meat is very tender.
8. 8
   Remove oxtails from pot; cool slightly.
9. 9
   Remove meat from bones.
10. 10
    Shred meat.
11. 11
    Return to pot; discard bones.
12. 12
    Add mixed vegetables and cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
13. 13
    Stir in pasta.
14. 14
    Makes 6 servings.