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Kosovar Lamb and Vegetable Soup
Shqeto
A nourishing and flavorful soup featuring tender lamb pieces simmered with a medley of vegetables and seasoned with traditional herbs. This hearty soup is a comforting dish, perfect for colder days.
🧂 Ingredienti
- 600 g Lamb shoulder or leg, cubed
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium Potatoes, cubed
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 liters Lamb or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 100 ml Milk
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Istruzioni
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides. Remove lamb from the pot and set aside.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Browning the lamb in batches ensures a good sear and flavor development. - 2
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot will add flavor to the soup. - 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Be careful not to burn the garlic. - 4
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
💡 Consigli Professionali: This will help thicken the soup slightly. - 5
Gradually whisk in the lamb or vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Using warm broth can help prevent lumps. - 6
Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the cubed potatoes. Bring back to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Low and slow cooking is key for tender lamb. - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon juice. Stir this mixture into the soup. Add most of the chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Consigli Professionali: The milk and lemon juice mixture adds a slight tang and richness, characteristic of some Balkan soups. - 8
Simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 Consigli Professionali: This soup is excellent served with crusty bread.
💡 Consigli Professionali
- ✓For a richer soup, you can use lamb stock instead of broth.
- ✓Add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips if desired.
- ✓If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot.
✨ Idee per Varianti
Ispirazione per la tua versione di questa ricetta
- Add a handful of small pasta or rice in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- For a creamier soup, stir in a tablespoon of butter or a swirl of heavy cream at the end.
- Incorporate a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary for added aroma.