Patrick’s Irish Lamb Soup
12 fl. ounces beer, or water
2 14 oz. cans broth
3 C. cubed new potatoes
2 C. thinly sliced carrots
1 T. olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 C. shredded green cabbage
Parsley, chopped, for garnish
In 3-quart pan with cover, heat oil. Add onion and sauté until brown; stirring occasionally. Add lamb and sauté, stirring until browned. Stir in beer or water, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix in broth and gravy mix. Add potatoes and carrots, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cabbage and cook just until cabbage turns a bright green. Serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.