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Classic Icelandic Lamb Soup

Name: Classic Icelandic Lamb Soup
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Icelandic
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder; 2 carrots; 2 parsnips; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp dried dill; 1 tsp caraway seeds; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup chopped cabbage

A hearty lamb soup with root vegetables and traditional Icelandic spices

130 minutes6 servings

Method

Brown lamb in a pot
Add chopped vegetables, garlic, and broth
Simmer for 1.5 hours
Stir in dill, caraway, salt, and pepper
Add cabbage and cook for 10 minutes
Serve hot
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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