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Irish Lamb & Barley Soup

By Jeff Wirtz February 28, 2012

Makes Approx 1.5 gallons

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soy, Corn)
2 lbs Lamb Stew Meat, diced 1 inch (Beef may be substituted)
1 Medium Onion, chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, minced (or 1 tbsp pre-chopped garlic)
16 oz Stout Beer, such as Guinness
2 quarts Beef Broth 
2 Parsnips, peeled, sliced ½ inch on bias
1 Small turnip, peeled and diced ½ inch
8 oz sliced Mushrooms
1/2 cup Pearl Barley
Pinch Whole Thyme, dried
2 Bay leaves

Directions:

1.  Add oil to a large pot over medium high heat.  Add Lamb and cook until well browned, stir often.
2.  Add the onions and garlic, continue cooking for 4 minutes, stir often
3.  Add the stout and beef broth, stir often.
4.  Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer
5.  Cover pot and reduce heat.  Simmer for 2 hours or until lamb is fork tender.