Ochsenschwanzsuppe

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 lbs oxtail
• 3 onions
• 1 celery root
• 1 carrot
• 1 leek
• 1 parsley root
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1-1/4 cups dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-2 thyme twigs
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup medium dry sherry
• cayenne pepper if desired
• parsley