CAWL (WELSH SOUP)

Cawl (Welsh Soup) image

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories Welsh

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -2 1/2 lbs lean beef, cubed
1 large beef bone
2 quarts water
3 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups rutabagas, peeled and cubed
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium onions
2 cups parsnips, peeled and sliced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
salt and pepper

Steps:

Mix beef, water, bay leaves, onion, parsley flakes and 1 teaspoon salt.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook slowly, approximately 3 hours. Remove bone, bay leaves and meat. Trim meat, cover and set aside.
Add to broth rutabaga and carrots. Boil these about 30 minutes then add onions, parsnips, potatoes, parsley flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
Cook another hour or until all vegetables are tender.
Return trimmed meat to soup during last half hour.
When available, add chopped leeks (1 1/2) during last half hour.
It is very good reheated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 404.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.5