Traditional Irish Mutton and Vegetable Soup

How to Make Traditional Irish Mutton and Vegetable Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound mutton
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup parsley
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by cutting the mutton into bite-sized pieces, trimming any excess fat.

2. 2

   Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and onions into uniform pieces.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.

4. 4

   Add the mutton pieces to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mutton is browned on all sides.

5. 5

   Stir in the carrots and potatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in the vegetable stock and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

7. 7

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the mutton is tender.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread.