New England Soup Factory'S Lamb And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Place lamb in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Add bay leaves and salt; bring to a boil.
Simmer briskly for for 2 hours.
In separate large stockpot, heat the olive oil.
Add onions, carrots, celery and parsnips; saute 10-15 minute Add barley, cooked lamb with its stock, chicken stock, white wine, oregano and mint, and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove from heat, and season with salt, pepper and lemon oil, to taste.
Serve immediately.