LAMB SOUP WITH BARLEY AND VEGETABLES

LAMB SOUP WITH BARLEY AND VEGETABLES image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 whole onion
1 clove garlic
3 fresh tomatoes
2 green pepper
Salt &pepper
Adobe seasoning
2 chopped onion
1 bunch green onion
3-4 tbsp. olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/3 cup barley
Fresh cilantro
Habanero (very thin slice)
1 pound finely chopped lamb
2-4 cups water OR half & half water /veggie stock
flour to thicken, optional

Steps:

Place 3 whole onions (peeled), 1 clove garlic (peeled), green onion, 2 tomatoes, & green pepper in food processor. Blend. Add salt & pepper to taste. Blend. Add adobe & Habanero. Blend. Boil barley for 15 minutes. Drain. In soup pot on med. heat olive oil & add chopped onion. Sauté onion in oil until onion begins to turn clear. Add lamb. Cook lamb until brown on all sides (does not have to be cooked through & through). Add processed veggie mix. Stir well. Add water (or water & veggie stock). Stir and then let boil. Once boiling, add chopped celery and can of diced tomatoes. Add barley. Let boil. Add fresh chopped cilantro. Let boil. Allow meat to cook, but not get tough. Season to taste. Serve with crusty French bread.