Lamb & Barley Soup
10m+ProteinIron-richFamily meal
INGREDIENTS
- 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
HOW TO COOK
- 1Brown the diced lamb in a large pot until sealed all over.
- 2Add the chopped onion and garlic and soften for a few minutes.
- 3Stir in the pearl barley, carrots and chopped tomatoes.
- 4Pour over water or low-salt stock to cover.
- 5Simmer gently until the lamb is tender and the barley is soft and plump.
- 6Mash or chop to a suitable texture before serving.
TIP
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.