Tendon Soup
Veterinarian Reviewed on October 16, 2011 by Dr. Janice Huntingford
This recipe is again courtesy of Dr Connie DiNatalie and the Chi Institute Food Therapy course.
2 to 4 pounds of cut up hooves and tendons with bones on from beef, goat or lamb( no pork)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
Root vegetables up to 3 cups cut in large chunks ( sweet potato , turnip, carrots, parsnips)
Large splash of soy sauce
1/4 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
Cover the hooves and roots with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add seasonings. Simmer on low for 2 to 4 hours. You may use a crockpot or pressure cooker. After done cooking strain out veggies and put in a container. Any meat or tendon may be added back to broth. This will gel in the fridge and can be portioned and frozen and used to top dress food or as a small meal. This is very rich. 1/4 cup daily can be used for a 40 to 50 pound dog.
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Janice Huntingford, DVM, has been in veterinary practice for over 30 years and has founded two veterinary clinics since receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has studied extensively in both conventional and holistic modalities. Ask Dr. Jan