Authentic Vintage Guitar Soup
A deeply flavorful soup inspired by the rich history of Martin guitars, featuring slow-simmered bones for authentic depth and a touch of vintage elegance. This French-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 415 minutes, pairs Beef bones, Carrot, Celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef bones
- 2 medium, chopped Carrot
- 2 stalks, chopped Celery
- 1 large, chopped Onion
- 4 cloves, smashed Garlic
- 2 Bay leaf
- 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 10 cups Water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 lbs beef bones in a large stockpot and cover with 10 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface during the first 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 2 medium chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 large chopped onion, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp sea salt to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 4-6 hours, skimming occasionally.
- Step 3: After 4 hours, remove the pot from heat and strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding solids. Return the strained broth to the pot.
- Step 4: Simmer the broth uncovered for 30 more minutes to concentrate flavors, adding 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley during the last 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. The broth should be deeply flavorful with a rich, complex aroma that coats the spoon.









