OXTAIL SOUP Trinidad

Ingredients

 * 2 lb lean oxtails, jointed
 * ½ lb pres soaked dry beans, split peas or lentils
 * 2 small onions
 * salt to taste
 * 2 or 3 medium carrots
 * ½ bunch chives
 * 2sprigs thyme
 * 1 whole hot pepper (scotch bonnet )
 * 2 or 3 cloves garlic

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan put meat, carrots, soaked peas or beans with water to cover ingredients.
 * 2) Cook until meat and beans or peas are tender.
 * 3) Skim off fat and add more water to make required quantity of soup.
 * 4) Add all ingredients and simmer until soup has a mellow taste.
 * 5) Remove hot pepper before it bursts. Discard pepper or eat it on the side if you dare!
 * 6) Correct seasoning and if desired, add sherry before serving hot.