Ingredients1 1/2 lb Cut ox tail1 1/2 qt Water1 tb Salt1/2 c Diced onion1 c Diced raw carrots1/2 c Diced raw celery2 tb White rice1 c Cooked tomatoesBrown ox tails well in hot fat. ADD: Simmer at least 3 1/4 hours. When meat is tender, remove from bone. Return meat to pot. ADD: Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Skim off as much fat as you can. This soup may be made the day before eating - then the fat is easily removed. Heat through before eating.