Lamb Shank Soup

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• OUTOFIDEAS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I added 2 fat garlic cloves, minced, and used quinoa rather than barley. (gluten-free)...also some crushed rosemary...good soup...thanks. - 7/29/08
  
  
• SPINNYBOO
  
  
  
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This is so much like the Scotch Broth soup I grew up on --- although we used Chicken Stock vs. the powder. As a chef, I would brown the shank before boiling it ... that would impart a "richer taste" w/out a lot of fat.
  Calories are FINE as this is a "meal in a bowl": add a salad and dinner's done - 2/16/09
  
  
• KINDERHOOK
  
  
  
  

  3 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Just b/c someone doesn't like lamb shank doesn't mean the recipe is bad! Don't leave a comment. Move on! - 7/29/08
  
  
• KAEDE...
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Love lamb shanks...good recipe; I added 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes to spice it up a little. - 4/30/08
  
  
• SOCKKNITTER
  
  
  O.K.
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I make a version of this with Extra Lean hamburger, beef shanks, Moose or Venison. I sometimes use quinoa, kamut, brown rice or even rye as the grains & broken dried mushrooms to boost the flavor. Homemade broth would cut the sodium too. - 2/16/09
  
  
• PHEBESS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love lamb & barley soup - thanks for this recipe! (I'll add mushrooms instead of corn, since that's how my mom always made it.) - 3/20/08
  
  
• MIKITTA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  My family and I love lamb and I have two shanks sitting in my upright freezer downstairs. All I need is the barley and this is on the menu :D
  
  BTW, Rabbitaqi - you goof, it's SHANK not shark LOL - 3/20/08
  
  
• LESSOFME2B
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love lamb and also love barley in soups. A keeper! - 3/20/08
  
  
• CD1638981
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Had all ingredients ready but did not know what to do with them. Very nice soup reminded me of my Grandma s lamb shank soup. - 4/30/07
  
  
• CD750530
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I don't understand why people rate a recipe low just because they don't like the ingredients(s). They are hardly a judge of how good the recipe is, because they wouldn't like anything with those ingredients. - 2/16/09
  
  
• LISA32989
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  too bad some others can't see how easy it would be to adapt. Too many calories? Fix that. Too many carbs for me so I'lljust leave some of those things out. That's the nice thing about soup...you can make it yours! - 2/16/09
  
  
• HEATLW
  
  
  
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  too many calories for a soup for me. I eat soup every work day - make big batches ahead of time and freeze in individual containers to reheat at work. I pick soups that are <100 calories, low in sodium, high in vegetables and taste. This recipe is not for me, too bad, I love lamb - 2/16/09
  
  
• 36BEATRICE
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  i was looking forward to this recipe because i love lamb.I was disappointed:it is a lot of preparation for a result that was uniteresting.I had to add lots of garlick and pepper to give it more taste.Did not like the texture. - 11/10/08
  
  
• MLEFUEL
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I love lamb - great recipe - 8/11/08
  
  
• PATRICIA441
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I will add mushroom,leave out the corn and use low fat veg.broth instead .Looking forward to trying it. - 7/30/08
  
  
• DANDSGRANDMA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds yummy! But I, too, would not use the bouillon granules - too salty. Homemade stock for Me! And I would cook the shanks in it - instead of in water....... - 7/29/08
  
  
• VINYLDOG
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  The BEST!! - 7/29/08
  
  
• RAYLINSTEPHENS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds yummy, but like others I will make with beef since we raise our own.
  
  Thanks for a great recipe! - 7/29/08
  
  
• DAWNWID
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Yeah, thanks for the great sounding easy to prepare soup. - 7/29/08
  
  
• FRANCHESKIA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  good - 7/29/08
  
  
• ANNEPENN
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Thanks for the reminder--of course, lamb and barley! Will make for a cold winter day. - 7/29/08
  
  
• SAKENAH
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sounds good - 3/20/08
  
  
• CELTIC_WITCH
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  never would have put barley in a lamb soup. I will now - 3/20/08
  
  
• CHEYJOECAT
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I'm not a fan of lamb, but seems like beef would work as well. - 3/20/08
  
  
• LADYBUGVIV
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  love the fiber, will definitely make this one - 3/20/08
  
  
• SKIMBRO
  
  
  
  
  My daughter loves lamb. - 8/9/17
  
  
• HOMEINZION
  
  
  
  
  Has anyone tried this with turkey necks instead of lamb? - 1/15/12
  
  
• CMFARRELL36
  
  
  
  
  I read the recipe without actually meaning to - I make soup all the time, and I make it to what we enjoy.
  However this - yes, I'll enjoy it with the corn. I'll need to split the stock and the meat, though, and I'll substitute finely diced potato for the corn in DH's soup. - 3/24/11
  
  
• JSAVEHRS
  
  
  
  
  I really like lamb, gonna give this a try! - 3/2/11
  
  
• POLARBEARSCAT
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delicious! Though I must admit I left out the zucchini and corn because I didn't have them on hand. - 2/28/11
  
  
• SYLSUPNORTH
  
  
  
  
  I make this the day before. Leave it in the fridge and scrape the fat off the top next day before heating it. - 2/24/11
  
  
• NORASPAT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great but I never add corn to this, way too sweet for us. Pat in Maine.Mine was made with cooked leg of lamb from a Roast. Pat in Maine. - 2/24/11
  
  
• SURYAH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Sounds interesting. - 2/24/11
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  
  This sounds very good. I will definitely try it. - 2/24/11
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  
  add what ever you want and take away it all tastes great love soup - 2/24/11
  
  
• INKYWELL
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Just like my favorite Scotch broth soup! I leave out the zucchini and corn and add mushrooms. yummy! - 2/24/11
  
  
• AZLADY2U
  
  
  
  
  Is it possible to make up a pot full and freeze it ?? I love lamb and this would be good for the cold days. - 2/24/11
  
  
• RICCILYNN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  sounds awesome! I've made a similar soup/stew and it always hits the spot on a cold winter day! I've always loved barley in my soups because of it's fiber factor and that awesome nutty flavor! - 2/24/11
  
  
• VIATORNINA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  i make this all of the time using sweet potato. have never put zucchini or corn or carrots, though. may try it next. - 2/24/11
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Well, lamb isn't my favourite--but--I must admit, it is tasty and verfy easy to make - 2/24/11
  
  
• TISHTISHX
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made it with ham hocks, more seasoning and home made beef stock. Turned out great! - 2/24/11
  
  
• IAMDESSIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very deloicious!!! - 2/24/11
  
  
• MAMAMOJO3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  SO good! My shank was a little on the small side, so I diced up some golden potatoes to make it heartier. I also added some garlic and a bit of herbs. This will definitely be a staple for whenever our butcher throws in a lamb shank. Thanks for sharing! - 8/26/10
  
  
• TONDONIZZA
  
  
  Very Good
  
  One of my favourites. Will make it today! - 1/26/10
  
  
• EMILYBEMENT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I am Irish and grew up loving soups and stew like this...thank goodness it is good by it's self, gram would have added dumplings too! For a meal this is great and low in calories! Thanks so much! - 5/20/09
  
  
• SUNSETINAZ
  
  
  
  
  Love the recipe, but would pass on boullion cubes and substitute homemade beef stock. Baby portobellos or shitake add further depth to the soup. Barley is awesome with this, but my preference is a brown rice and wild rice together. - 3/8/09
  
  
• DETTGRFAN1
  
  
  
  
  Can't wait to give his one a try. After the first batch, I will use some of the other suggestions for alterations. Thanks! - 2/19/09
  
  
• MARSHA48
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good. Never eat Lamb, but would like too. - 8/1/08
  
  
• LABONTEGAL43
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Id love to try this but can you tell me if there is a comparable substitute for the barley Im allergic to barley (keeps me off the beer LOL) - 7/29/08
  
  
• DAWMIA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 5 people found this review helpful
  my husband hates lamb so of course didn't make this but I most likely would like it - 7/29/08
  
  
• GRETAJ1
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I would use beef bones or home rendered turkey jelly with all fat skimmed off. - 7/29/08
  
  
• JANNG39
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Haven't made yet, but it looks good.
  
  - 3/20/08
  
  
• PCSPEER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  might try it - 3/20/08
  
  
• GEORGIANNE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Looks like a GREAT recipe! For health I'll sub for: lamb, boullion, and bay. Can't wait to try it. - 3/20/08
  
  
• FOODSHARK
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sorry, to post again, but I forgot to give it a rating. - 3/20/08
  
  
• MUSLIMAH49
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I have not made this one yet but I do intend to. - 3/20/08
  
  
• GODINMYHEART
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Lamb is pretty inexpensive where I live too. TUrkey and pork are not, so thanks! - 3/20/08
  
  
• NANCYLEE46
  
  
  
  

  0 of 11 people found this review helpful
  don't like lamb - 3/20/08
  
  
• JIBBIE49
  
  
  
  

  0 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Lamb is too expensive for my budget. - 3/20/08
  
  
• CHAUNCYGARDENER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Loved it. My hubby too. - 3/20/08