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The Recipe Bin: Russian - Soups & Stews

Lamb Soup with Chestnuts

1 lb Boneless lean lamb - cut in 1" cubes

Salt - to taste

Black Pepper - to taste

3 tbsp Butter

1 medium Onion - finely chopped

4 cups Beef broth

1 medium Potato, peeled and cubed

1 small Quince - peeled, cored & cubed

½ cup Dried pitted prunes

¼ lb Chestnuts - shelled & peeled

2/3 cup Canned chick-peas - drained & rinsed

2 tbsp Ghi

Season the lamb with salt and pepper. In a heavy pot, melt the 3 tbsp butter over moderate heat. Add the lamb and onion; saute until browned, stirring frequently. Add the broth; season to taste with salt. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.

Add the potato, quince, prunes, and chestnuts. Cover; simmer 20 minutes. Add the chick-peas and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until done. Stir in the clarified butter and allow to melt before serving soup.

Makes approximately 4 servings.

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