Lamb And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Lamb And Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb stew meat, with bones (neck bones); 2 cups water; 5 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 stalks celery, 1/2-inch dice; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 onion, diced; 1 leek, white and light green part only, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup barley; salt; pepper; garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 lbs lamb stew meat, with bones (neck bones)
2 cups water
5 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 stalks celery, 1/2-inch dice
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, diced
1 leek, white and light green part only, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup barley
salt
pepper
garlic powder

1
Season the lamb with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2
Place the lamb in a baking pan and brown both sides of the lamb under the broiler.
3
Put the beef broth, water, bay leaf and lamb into a soup pot.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
5
Remove the bay leaf and lamb from the pot, allow to cool slightly and remove the meat from the bones. Discard the bones and bay leaf.
6
Return the meat to the pot and add the vegetables, barley and thyme.
7
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.

711

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lamb stew meat, with bones (neck bones), 2 cups water, 5 cups beef broth, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Barley Soup 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.

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Lamb And Barley Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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