Prime Rib Soup

Ingredients

• 4 beefs ribs , trimmed from a cooked prime rib roast
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 potato , peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 large carrot , Optional
• 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms , 8 ounce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place ribs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat is falling from the bones, about 2 hours.

3. 3

   Remove ribs and allow to cool. Trim the meat from the ribs and cut into bite-sized pieces; refrigerate.

4. 4

   Continue simmering broth until reduced to 1 cup; refrigerate until the fat congeals to the top.

5. 5

   Skim and discard congealed fat.

6. 6

   Pour broth into a saucepan along with meat trimmings, beef stock, potato, carrots, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chives to serve.