Welsh Cawl (with or without Neck of Lamb)
Serves 4
Preparation/Cooking Time 2½ hours
A wonderful Winter warming dish which can also be made without adding the meat, and you can also add herby dumplings to make this dish even more filling. Cawl is a traditional dish from Wales and usually eaten with home made bread and Caerfilly Cheese. This dish can be made in advance.
Ingredients
½ kg neck of lamb, cut into chunks
1.2 litres boiing water
2 vegetable cubes, or chicken or beef can be used if adding meat
2 carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, sliced
400g swede, cubed
400g baking potatoes, chopped into cubes
2 leeks, sliced
2 sprigs of thyme or one teaspoon of dried thyme.
2-3 tablespoons oatmeal (for thickening)
1 x 400g tin cooked butter beans, with their liquid
Sea Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Handful fresh parsley, chopped
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