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    January 7, 2014

    Prime Rib Soup

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    I made a prime rib for the first time for Christmas dinner. It turned out very good, although everyone in my family wanted it well done and it wasn't cooking fast enough so we did end up slicing it and finishing the slices in a pan with the meat juices. I didn't want those meaty bones going to waste, so I decided to make soup out of them.

    Prime rib is expensive, but is so flavorful it requires minimal seasoning. I used a rub of salt, pepper, and garlic powder on mine. I wanted to stick with the same minimal seasoning with the stock for this soup, and simmer long and slow to bring out the best flavor without adding any other beef base. Be sure to use meaty bones, so that after the stock simmers you can chop up the meat to add to the soup, it tastes wonderful!

    a white flower trimmed bowl of soup on a dark wood table

    In order to make the broth flavorful and not fatty, I poured the cooked stock into 2-3 cup containers and put it in the refrigerator until the fat rose to the top and solidified as much as possible in order for me to still make the soup that night. If you have the time it would be best to make the stock the night before, refrigerate overnight, and then skim the fat before continuing with the soup. In my case I refrigerated the stock in the containers for about two hours.

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    3.74 from 15 votes

    Prime Rib Soup

    Leftover bones from a cooked prime rib give this soup wonderful flavor!
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time4 hours hrs
    Course: Soup
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 312kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • For the stock:
    • meaty bones ribs from a fully cooked prime rib (I had 3 ribs)
    • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
    • 1 medium yellow onion quartered
    • 4 whole cremini mushrooms
    • 3 cloves garlic unpeeled
    • For the soup:
    • 2 large stalks celery chopped
    • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
    • 3 small/medium potatoes peeled and chopped
    • prime rib meat pulled from bones and chopped fine
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • dash onion powder or garlic powder optional, taste soup before adding

    Instructions

    • For the stock:
    • Put all stock ingredients in a large pot and cover with water, plus a few inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer, covered for two hours, stirring occasionally. After two hours remove the lid and continue to simmer for one more hour.
    • Strain the stock through a fine mesh colander into another large pot. Reserve meaty bones, discard vegetables. Pour the stock into small containers and refrigerate at least two hours, uncovered, or overnight, covered.
    • Meanwhile, once the bones are cool enough to handle remove the meat and chop it fine.
    • Skim the fat from the tops of the stock using a spoon. The stock can be frozen in freezer safe containers at this point.
    • For the soup:
    • Bring 8-10 cups of the stock to a boil in a large pot, add all of the vegetables except the peas, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings. Add the peas and chopped prime rib meat and cook for a few minutes more, or until peas are tender. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 1231mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15655IU | Vitamin C: 41.5mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 6.1mg

     

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    1. Richard says

      December 26, 2020 at 10:24 am

      4 stars
      May the food Gods forgive you for the most egregious error ever to befall a piece of Prime grade beef.... “well-done”. You should truly be ashamed of yourselves.

      That said, very similar to what I have always done with the ribs, but I really enjoyed adding the mushrooms, but found using the leftover stems from a recent risotto recipe worked as well. Thank you and forgive my bit of sarcasm above (although I can not fathom well done tbh)

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      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2021 at 10:53 am

        Haha, it's my family, not me! In recent years I've taken to roasting the prime rib to medium rare (if that), slicing it, and finishing in a pan on the stove for those that want more well done. As for the soup, I would add mushrooms, but my daughter doesn't like them.

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        • RICHARD says

          January 04, 2021 at 11:32 am

          Thank you for interpreting my comment as playful sarcasm (I had worried as it could easily be interpreted as snark!)

          Fortunately, my kids quickly overcame certain food "dislikes" (onions, tomato's, Mayo, mushrooms, etc.) through sheer peer pressure from our oldest son who, amazingly was born with a love for all food (although he did have an aversion for creamy or wet foods (mashed potatoes, chilli's, stews, and ice cream even) although that was short lived.

          I must admit, that I am beginning to move towards more "medium-rare to medium" on my Prime Rib, and, as I understand it, the higher fat content meats such as the rib-eye supposedly increase in flavor up to a medium cook as the fats break-down. But your method of cooking in the Au Jus is what they do at Lowry's Prime-Rib.

          For My next adventure, I purchased a choice grade Standing Rib roast on the cheap after Christmas, and have it in the freezer. I plan to interrupt the January/February/march doldrums by dry brining it and cooking it in my smoker before searing it. We will see how that turns out!

    2. Oscar Gidas says

      December 18, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Was a little bland and needed some spicing up.

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    3. Martha says

      October 22, 2018 at 2:53 pm

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    4. Mart says

      December 30, 2016 at 2:53 am

      Stock was beautiful. Dark and rich, in frig now. Still trying to wrap myself around your second sentence, 'well done!' Thanks for your recipe!

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      • Bernadette says

        December 30, 2016 at 2:57 am

        I made this again today, and will have new photos up soon. It's better than I remember, just make sure to skim all the fat off that you can do it doesn't taste greasy.

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    5. Starr says

      January 08, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      We had prime rib for Christmas as well and I saved all 7 bones which are in the freezer just waiting for me to have a little time to do this. I just know your's tasted great.

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      • Bernadette says

        January 08, 2014 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks! How did you end up with 7 bones when I only had 3? I think mine was a 6 pound prime rib, how big was your's?

        Reply
    6. Cindy ~Hun... What's for Dinner? says

      January 07, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      This looks perfect for the cold snowy weather we've been having lately!

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      • Bernadette says

        January 07, 2014 at 6:54 pm

        Thanks Cindy! I know, it's been -30 wind chill here at times, it's awful!

        Reply
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