MMMMM----- Recipe via UNREGISTERED Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Ochsenschwanzsuppe ( Oxtail soup ) Categories: German, Soup-stews, Meat Yield: 1 Servings 2 lb Oxtails, well trimmed 2 Medium onions, cut into Wedges 1 Large carrot, quartered 2 Cups celery tops, about 3" pieces 1 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 4 Cloves or allspice berries 2 Quarts water 1 Carrot, peeled & diced 1 Parsnip or Turnip, peeled And diced 2 Slices boiled ham, diced 2 Cups fine noodles, lightly Packed Place oxtails, onion, quartered carrot, celery, salt, pepper, cloves and water in large saucepan. Cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat simmer about 4 hours or until meat is loosened from bones. Strain, discard vegetables. Remove meat from bones, dice. Measure liquid, add water to make 8 cups. Bring to boil, add diced carrots and parsnips, boil about 10 minutes. Add oxtail meat, ham and noodles. Cook until noodles are just tender, about 5 minutes.. MMMMM