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Bone Marrow on Toast - Beer Beef & Veal Shank Soup (as an afterthought)

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Bone Marrow on Toast - Beer Beef & Veal Shank Soup (as an afterthought)

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by coffeefoodwritergirl

Bone Marrow on Toast - Beer Beef & Veal Shank Soup (as an afterthought)

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by coffeefoodwritergirl

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    coffeefoodwritergirl's Notes: There is nothing better than succulent bone marrow, pulled straight from the bone and spread warm on toast or thick bread. I like to sprinkle a little good salt on top (fleur de sel or my...

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Serves 6-8

3 pounds both beef and veal shank bones (make sure bones are big and have marrow inside w/ meat around) Ask the
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3 bay leaves Ask the
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rustic bread toasted (sliced thin) Ask the
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2 dark lager beers (I like San Miguel but any brand will do) Ask the
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1/4 pound carrots (chopped small) Ask the
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1/4 pound celery (chopped small) Ask the
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1 red pepper (chopped small) Ask the
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1 yellow pepper (chopped small) Ask the
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1 Anaheim green pepper (optional) (chopped small) Ask the
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1-2 large tomatoes – diced Ask the
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2-3 cloves garlic (chopped or crushed) Ask the
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1 large yellow onion (chopped) Ask the
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1 1/2 pound white rose (or any kind) potatoes (peeled and cut in lg. chunks) Ask the
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salt Ask the
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fresh ground pepper Ask the
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika Ask the
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Himalayan sea salt Ask the
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  1. Put beef and veal shanks in large stock pot and cover with beers and bay leaf. Bring beer to a boil and then boil over med-low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours.

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  2. Add water to fill pot ¾ full. Let cook a bit, then add chopped carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes and garlic.

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  3. Brown onion in olive oil (to fill bottom of sauté pan) until translucent. Add onion w/ olive oil to boiling pot.

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  4. Continue to boil a few minutes and then add potatoes. Add the smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

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  5. Continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about an hour.

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  6. Remove bones from soup; take off surrounding meat; put meat back in soup. Let cook on low.

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  7. Remove marrow from bones, spread on toasted rustic bread. Sprinkle with a little Himalayan sea salt (or your favorite salt) and enjoy...

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  8. When ready to eat soup, sprinkle w/ a little fresh chopped parsley, and add a little fresh squeezed lemon juice if desired.

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