Name: Leftover Lamb and Barley Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of barley; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes; 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup of cooked lamb, shredded; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped parsley for garnish

Leftover Lamb and Barley Soup Recipe

Annelise Good Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Leftover Lamb and Barley Soup Recipe

Warm and comforting soup made with leftover lamb and healthy barley grains.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 20 minutes

Total: 1 hour 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1/2 cup of barley
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes
4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup of cooked lamb, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Rinse barley and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme to a pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they’re soft.
Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth and barley grains; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and veggies are tender, approximately 1 hour.
Add cooked shredded lamb and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories : 226kcal
Total Fat : 6g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 38mg
Sodium : 334mg
Total Carbohydrates : 29g
Dietary Fiber : 7g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 16g

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