Lamb Shanks in Spiced Potato and Pea Broth

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Lamb Shanks in Spiced Potato and Pea Broth
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lamb shanks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
5 cm fresh ginger , 5cm piece , peeled , thinly sliced
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
7 cm cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
8 small red potatoes , skin on , halved
1 cup peas , fresh or 1 cup peas , frozen
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped of fresh mint

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
580
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Lamb shanks in spiced potato and pea broth is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. The combination of tender lamb shanks and fragrant spices like cumin, saffron thread, and cinnamon stick creates a rich and complex flavor profile that is sure to please. This recipe gets an extra dose of nutrition from the addition of red potatoes and fresh peas, which both add fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the soup. With a healthy dose of fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this dish is the ultimate winter warmer that is both comforting and nourishing.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add lamb shanks and cook until browned on all sides.
2.Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3.Add ground cumin, saffron threads, and cinnamon sticks. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4.Pour in water and chicken stock. Stir well.
5.Add red potatoes and peas to the pot, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours or until lamb shanks are tender.
6.Remove lamb shanks from the pan and discard the cinnamon stick. Use a hand blender or food processor to puree the soup until smooth.
7.Return the lamb shanks to the pan and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and mint.

PROS

This dish is hearty and flavorful, with tender lamb shanks and a rich spiced broth.

The use of fresh herbs like parsley and mint provides a bright and refreshing finish to the dish.

CONS

This dish is fairly time-consuming, taking two hours to cook the lamb shanks to perfection.

It requires a number of obscure spices like saffron thread and cinnamon stick.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of protein and is rich in nutrients like iron and vitamin B12.
The broth is also packed with wholesome ingredients like potatoes and peas, which are high in fiber and essential vitamins like vitamin C and potassium.

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