Kjötsúpa: Icelandic Lamb Soup

An Icelandic lamb soup, Kjotsupa combines tender lamb with a medley of root vegetables such as carrots, rutabagas, and potatoes for a traditional and flavorful meal.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntreeLunchSoup

Cuisine Tags:

Scandinavian

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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, then brown lamb pieces.

  2. Add sliced onion and sauté for 1 minute; then add brown rice and water. Bring to a high boil, cook for 5 minutes, skimming froth.

  3. Reduce heat to medium, stir in thyme and oregano, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.

  4. Stir in cabbage, carrots, rutabaga, cauliflower (if desired), and diced potatoes. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

  5. Remove meat and bones, chop meat coarsely, and return to the soup. Warm for 5 minutes.

  6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 663 kcal
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Sodium: 229 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 39 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g