Prime Rib Bone Soup

Prime Rib Bone Soup is a rich and flavorful soup made by simmering the bones from a prime rib roast to create a delicious, hearty broth. It’s a great way to use the leftover bones and get every bit of flavor out of them! Here’s a recipe to make it:

Prime Rib Bone Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2-3 prime rib bones (with some leftover meat attached, if possible)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 8 cups beef broth (or water with beef bouillon cubes)
• 1 cup red wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bones:

   • If you have leftover prime rib bones with some meat on them, that’s perfect! If not, just use the bones from a prime rib roast.
   • If you want extra flavor, you can roast the bones in the oven at 400°F for about 30 minutes to caramelize them before using them in the soup. This step adds depth to the broth.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften and the onion becomes translucent.

3. Add the Bones and Broth:

   • Add the prime rib bones to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the beef broth (or water with beef bouillon cubes) and the red wine, if using. Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.

4. Simmer the Soup:

   • Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours. The longer you simmer, the richer the broth will become. Occasionally skim off any foam that rises to the top.

5. Remove the Bones:

   • After simmering, remove the bones from the soup. You can discard them or pull any remaining meat off the bones and add it back into the soup. Be sure to remove the bay leaves as well.

6. Add the Potatoes:

   • Add the diced potatoes to the pot and continue simmering for another 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

7. Taste and Adjust:

   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If you want a richer, deeper flavor, add a bit more Worcestershire sauce or a splash more red wine.

8. Serve:

   • Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Enjoy your warm and comforting Prime Rib Bone Soup!

This recipe is perfect for a cold day and makes great use of the leftover prime rib bones, turning them into a hearty meal.