Ossobuco Soup By Holy Dave Muthengi

beef shanks

🥗Healthier: veal shanks

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and still provide rich flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Using vinegar with water mimics the acidity of wine without the cost.

grated Parmesan

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Homemade broth can be made from scraps, reducing waste and cost.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef shanks, browning on all sides for 8-10 minutes.

Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until meat is tender.

Remove shanks and let cool slightly; shred meat from the bones.

Return shredded meat to the pot, stirring to combine.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon zest, with grated Parmesan on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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