Best Irish Lamb and Barley Soup

How to Make Best Irish Lamb and Barley Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds lamb shoulder
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 large carrots
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 6 cups beef stock
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   While the lamb is browning, chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.

4. 4

   Once the lamb is browned, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

5. 5

   Mince the garlic and add it to the pot, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in the pearl barley, fresh thyme, and bay leaf, then pour in the beef stock.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   After 1 hour, remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.