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Lamb and Lima Bean Soup (Moroccan/algerian)

A soup of lamb, lima beans and carrots, simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with fresh bread.

2 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 135 min · 150 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Place the Lima beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak overnight. Rinse well and drain before using.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, cook the lamb until browned on all sides to seal it. Add all the vegetables (EXCEPT tomatoes) and cook until softened - stir well.

  3. 3

    Add the beans, stock and water to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour. Skim the surface around every 20 minutes or so.

  4. 4

    Remove lamb from pan. If using lamb on the bone, remove all bones. Pull lamb into small pieces. return lamb to pan along with the tomatoes. Simmer for another hour covered.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and add the coriander and lemon juice. Stir well then serve with fresh bread.

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