Mutton And Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean mutton, chopped
• 1 small turnip, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cups cold water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Minced parsley
• Croutons for serving

Method

1. 1 Chop together 1 pound lean mutton, 1 small turnip, 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery, and 1 onion.
2. 2 Place the chopped ingredients in a pot and cover with 6 cups of cold water.
3. 3 Bring to a boil, then skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.
4. 4 Simmer for 45 minutes until the meat and vegetables are tender.
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper, garnish with minced parsley, and serve with croutons.