2 1/2poundslambshoulder, neck or leg, cut into 1-inch pieces
1teaspoonsea salt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
10cupschicken stockwater or a combination of both
1/4cuppearl barley
2bay leaves
1bouquet garnistems of fresh thyme, oregano, parsley and rosemary tied together with string
2medium leeks - white and light green onlychopped
1medium onion - chopped
2small turnipspeeled and cut into cubes
3medium carrotspeeled and cut into small cubes
1cupshredded cabbage
salt & pepper to taste.
2tablespoonfresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high, heat the oil and add the lamb pieces, sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper and sear, about 8 minutes.
Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any bits left in the pot from the searing. Stir in the pearl barley, bay leaves and the bundle of fresh herbs. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour with the lid on the pot but slightly ajar.
Add the leek, onion, turnip and carrots to the pot, stirring to combine. Return the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Stir the shredded cabbage into the soup and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves and the remains of the herb bundle.
To serve, ladle into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.