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In a very large pot, cover the lamb bones with the water.
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Add the onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
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Add a large pinch of salt and simmer over moderately low heat, skimming the surface occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
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Strain the soup base.
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In a medium saucepan of boiling water, add the barley, cover and simmer over moderate heat until the barley is tender, about 50 minutes.
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Drain.
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In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
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Add the onion and celery and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the soup base, split peas and carrots, cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peas are almost dissolved, about 1 hour.
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Add the lamb and turnips, cover and simmer until the turnips are tender, about 15 minutes.
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In a small bowl, blend together the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter with the flour to make a paste.
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Whisk about 1 cup of the soup into the bowl until smooth.
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Whisk the mixture into the soup.
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Add the leftover Ancho Gravy and barley and simmer, whisking a few times, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve.
