Traditional Romanian lamb soup recipe | Gustomondo

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots, celery, and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.

Add diced tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, until lamb is tender.

Stir in chopped parsley and dill, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Add lemon juice to taste before serving.

Remove bay leaves before ladling into bowls.

Cooking Techniques

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