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Lamb and Barley Soup

Lamb and Barley Soup
Recipe Tip
Love That Lamb
Lamb is a robustly flavored and versatile meat that’s high in protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc. Much of the fat is on the outside and easy to trim.
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Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way from Prevention® (2002) p. 134

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Rosemary and lamb always make a natural and tasty pair. Here, they’re matched with nutritious barley. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 20 min
makes:8 servings
1tablespoon olive oil
1pound lamb cubes, cut into bite-size pieces
1small onion, chopped
2carrots, chopped
4celery ribs, chopped
1garlic clove, minced
7cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from two 32-ounce cartons)
2tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
2/3cup hulled or regular barley
3/4teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1/2teaspoon dried oregano
1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
1.Heat the oil in a large soup pot over low heat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring frequently, until browned all over, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate. Stir the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the pot. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
2.Return the lamb to the pot and add the broth. Bring to a simmer and add the tomato paste (if using), barley, rosemary, oregano, and pepper. Partially cover and cook until the barley is tender-chewy, 45 to 55 minutes. Skim fat from the surface of the soup if necessary.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 560mg; Total Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 2g); Protein 15g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
©Copyright 2009, Rodale, Inc.
 
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savory!
the combination of lamb, barley & rosemary, simmered to a savory perfection! the was very delicious! and the whole house smelled good while it simmered.
Posted at 7:41 AM on September 30 2010 by specialk928
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lamb and barley soup
Totally awesome!!!!! If you like lamb, this soup is terrific. It is simple, yet it tastes very sophisticated. Will definately make again.
Posted at 3:27 PM on February 24 2010 by
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