Authentic Vintage Guitar Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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 soups ready in about 415 minutes pairs Beef bones, medium, chopped Carrot, stalks, chopped 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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.