Mediterranean 75 min
Spiced Lamb Soup
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freecomfort-food
Ingredientsfor 2
380
Cal
34g
Protein
28g
Carbs
14g
Fat
- 11.5 lbs lamb neck or shoulder, cut into pieces
- 21 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 33 tablespoons olive oil
- 41 large onion, diced
- 54 cloves garlic, minced
- 62 carrots, sliced
- 72 stalks celery, sliced
- 81 teaspoon cumin
- 91 teaspoon allspice
- 101/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 111/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 121 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 136 cups lamb or beef broth
- 14Juice of 1 lemon
- 15Fresh parsley
- 16Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown lamb pieces 4–5 minutes per batch. Remove. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, and turmeric. Stir 1 minute.
- 2
Add diced tomatoes, lentils, and broth. Return lamb to the pot. Bring to a boil, skim foam, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook covered for 60 minutes until lamb is tender.
- 3
Remove lamb, shred meat from the bone, and return to the pot. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.