Lamb & Barley Soup

Soft chopped · 80 min · 4 baby portions

10m+ProteinIron-richFamily meal
  • Diced lamb (shoulder or stewing lamb)
  • Pearl barley
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Carrots, diced
  • Chopped tomatoes / passata
  • Water or low-salt stock
  1. 1Brown the diced lamb in a large pot until sealed all over.
  2. 2Add the chopped onion and garlic and soften for a few minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the pearl barley, carrots and chopped tomatoes.
  4. 4Pour over water or low-salt stock to cover.
  5. 5Simmer gently until the lamb is tender and the barley is soft and plump.
  6. 6Mash or chop to a suitable texture before serving.

Cook low and slow so the lamb shreds easily for little ones.

Always follow your paediatrician's guidance on allergens and choking-hazard textures. Cook eggs, fish and meat thoroughly and serve food just warm.