🔴 Travelling For Icelandic Lamb Soup

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein while rice is a budget-friendly option.

Cut lamb into chunks and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the lamb.

Brown the lamb for 5-7 minutes until it's nicely seared.

Add chopped onions, leeks, and celery to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the lamb is tender.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and herbs to the pot.

Continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.

Stir in barley and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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