Oxtail soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made from the tail of cattle, typically oxen. The oxtail is slow-cooked to tenderize the meat and enhance its rich, beefy flavor. The soup often includes a variety of vegetables such as carrots, onions, and celery, as well as herbs and spices like thyme and bay leaves. Some variations may also incorporate barley or other grains. Oxtail soup is known for its robust broth and the unique, gelatinous texture that comes from the collagen-rich oxtail. It is a popular comfort food in many cultures around the world.