New England Soup Factorys Lamb And Barley Soup Recipes

LAMB AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place the bones in a kettle and add cold water to cover. Bring to the boil and simmer about one minute. Drain well and run under cold running water until chilled. Drain. Return the bones to a clean kettle.
• Add the 20 cups of water, salt and peppercorns and bring to the boil. Simmer two hours.
• Add the barley, carrots, leeks, rutabaga, celery, onions, garlic and three-quarter cup chopped parsley and cook one hour longer.
• Remove the neck bones. Pull off the meat and cut into bite-size morsels. Discard the bones.
• Return the meat to the kettle and add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle with more chopped parsley before serving.

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S LAMB AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place lamb in a large pot and cover with cold water.
• Add bay leaves and salt; bring to a boil.
• Simmer briskly for for 2 hours.
• In separate large stockpot, heat the olive oil.
• Add onions, carrots, celery and parsnips; saute 10-15 minute Add barley, cooked lamb with its stock, chicken stock, white wine, oregano and mint, and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove from heat, and season with salt, pepper and lemon oil, to taste.
• Serve immediately.