Croatian Lamb/Mutton Chowder (Ajngemahtes) Recipe

Name: Croatian Lamb/Mutton Chowder (Ajngemahtes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g lamb (or mutton); 200 g carrots; 100 g tomatoes (or one whole tomato); 150 g onions; 100 g parsley roots; 50 g celery root; 150 g green peas (optional); 10 g cabbage (one leaf); 2 g garlic (or 1 garlic clove); 10 g salt; 10 g black pepper (whole berries); 20 g flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 100 g fresh dill (minced); 100 g sour cream; 3 liters water (cold)

Servings: persons

1000 g lamb (or mutton)
200 g carrots
100 g tomatoes (or one whole tomato)
150 g onions
100 g parsley roots
50 g celery root
150 g green peas (optional)
10 g cabbage (one leaf)
2 g garlic (or 1 garlic clove)
10 g salt
10 g black pepper (whole berries)
20 g flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
100 g fresh dill (minced)
100 g sour cream
3 liters water (cold)

1
Put cold water in a pot (appropriate large pot).
2
Rind carrots, onion, parsley, celery and put all other ingredients into water.
3
Boil and after it boils reduce heat and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
4
In the meantime, cook green peas until almost done and put aside.
5
Take another pot and heat olive oil and put flour in it and fry until it become slightly brown (brownish).
6
Add just a little soup in it and mix hard until it become creamy; than add filtered soup.
7
Cut carrots into small cubes; add green peas and some lamb meat; of course cut it into small pieces.
8
Cook for more 30 minutes on low fire.
9
You can also add noodles if you like.
10
Before serving add sour cream and freshly minced dill and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1000 g lamb (or mutton), 200 g carrots, 100 g tomatoes (or one whole tomato), 150 g onions, and more.

Yes, Croatian Lamb/Mutton Chowder (Ajngemahtes) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croatian Lamb/Mutton Chowder (Ajngemahtes)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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