Patrick's Irish Lamb Soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1 1/2	pounds	lean boneless lamb shoulder -- 3/4-inch cubes
12	ounces	beer -- or water
28	ounces	broth
3	cups	new potatoes -- cubed
2	cups	carrot -- thinly sliced
1	tablespoons	olive oil
1	medium	onion -- coarsely chopped
1	teaspoon	seasoned pepper
1	package	brown gravy mix
2	cups	green cabbage -- shredded
1	bunch	parsley -- chopped, for garnish

Preparation:

In 3-quart pan with cover, heat oil. Add onion and saute until brown; stirring occasionally. Add lamb and saute, 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.

Nutritional Information:

98 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (18% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 18mg Sodium