Kalbsschwanzsuppe

Soup · Vienna

Kalbsschwanzsuppe

⏱ 4h 📍 Vienna Nut-free

Oxtail consommé — clarified long-simmered broth of gelatinous veal tails with Madeira and mushroom garnish.

G GlutenC Celery

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg veal tail, jointed
  • 2 carrots, 1 celeriac, 1 onion (charred)
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns and 3 bay leaves
  • 100ml Madeira
  • 2 egg whites (for clarifying)
  • 100g mushrooms, finely diced (garnish)

Method

  1. Roast veal tail pieces at 200C for 20 minutes. Transfer to a pot with vegetables and water.
  2. Simmer very gently for 3 hours. Strain carefully.
  3. Clarify: whisk egg whites into the cool broth, return to heat and stir until the raft rises. Strain through muslin.
  4. Add Madeira. Serve with finely diced sauteed mushroom and chives.