Lamb and Barley Soup

== Ingredients ==
# 2 lbs Lamb stew meat, diced
# 6 	bay leaves, to taste
# kosher salt
# 1/4 	cup olive oil
# 2 	cups onions, diced
# 2 	cups carrots, sliced
# 1 	cup celery, diced
# 2 	cups parsnips, sliced
# 1 	cup pearl barley
# 4-6 	cups chicken stock
# 2 	cups white wine
# 1/2 	teaspoon oregano
# 1/2 	teaspoon chopped mint
# fresh ground black pepper
== Directions ==
1. Place Lamb in a large pot and cover with cold water.
2. Add bay leaves and salt; bring to a boil.
3. Simmer briskly for for 2 hours.
4. In separate large stockpot, heat the olive oil.
5. Add onions, carrots, celery and parsnips; saute 10-15 minute Add Barley, cooked with its stock, chicken stock, white wine, oregano and mint, and bring to a boil.
6. Simmer for 1 hour.
7. Remove from heat, and season with salt, pepper and lemon oil, to taste.
8. Serve immediately.
Category:Barley Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Kosher salt Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:New England Recipes
Category:New England Soups
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Pearl barley Recipes