Lagman

Lagman

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb lamb (cut into small pieces, about 1-inch cubes)
• 3 Tbspn of olive oil
• 2 onions (diced)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 2 tomatoes (diced)
• 4 medium potatoes (diced)
• 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
• 4-5 cups of chicken or beef stock
• 3 bay leaves
• salt, pepper, cumin, red peppers or chiles to taste
• scallions for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Saute the diced onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
2. Add the lamb, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until meat is browned and there are delicious crispy bits formed on the bottom of the pan.
3. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
4. Add the diced potatoes and the bay leaves.  Simmer for at least 30 minutes.
5. Add the salt, pepper and spices to taste during and between the steps, adjusting whenever you taste the soup and think it needs something.
6. Serve over thick noodles— spaghetti or udon both work well.  Garnish with scallions.