Lamb and white-bean soup Recipe

Name: Lamb and white-bean soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried great northern beans; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 2 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each; 10 cups water; 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 6 sprigs fresh parsley tied in a bundle; 3 sprigs fresh thyme tied in a bundle or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 whole cloves; 20 peppercorns; Salt, if desired; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound dried great northern beans
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each
10 cups water
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
6 sprigs fresh parsley tied in a bundle
3 sprigs fresh thyme tied in a bundle or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 whole cloves
20 peppercorns
Salt, if desired
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1
Soak the beans or not according to package recommendations.
2
Heat the butter in a kettle and add the onion, garlic and lamb shanks.
3
Cook, stirring the onion and turning the shanks, about five minutes.
4
Drain the beans and add them to the kettle.
5
Add the water, tomatoes, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, thyme, cloves, peppercorns and salt to taste.
6
Bring to the boil and let simmer two hours.
7
Remove the shanks, bay leaf, parsley and thyme sprigs.
8
Remove the skin from the shanks.
9
Remove the meat from the bones and shred it or cut it into small bite-size pieces.
10
Return the meat to the soup.
11
Reheat and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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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: 1 pound dried great northern beans, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup coarsely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb and white-bean 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.

Lamb and white-bean soup

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