Ingredients for BASIC SOUP MIX
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Yield: 1 x 1 Litre Jar (4 Cups)
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Pearl barley
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1 1/4 cups
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Green split peas
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1 1/4 cups
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Yellow split peas
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1 1/4 cups
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Red lentils
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1/4 cup
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METHOD:
1. Add each ingredient into a 4-cup-capacity jar to make a layered jar (or mix ingredients in a bowl and then pour into a jar).
2. Seal jar, label and store in the pantry until use.
1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan. Brown 4 lamb shanks until browned all over. Remove shanks from heat.
2. Cook 1 diced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 4 sliced carrots and 4 celery stalks in the oiled pan until vegetables are tender.
3. Add pre-soaked basic soup mix, 5 cups beef stock and 4 cups of water to the pan. Bring to a boil.
4. Return browned shanks to pan, submerge and simmer (partially covered) for 2 hours or until shanks are tender. Stir occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve sprinkled with fresh parsley on mashed potatoes.
Author: Megan Radaich Image credit: Megan Radaich
Publication: www.foodpreserving.org
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