Savory Vegetable Lamb Soup Recipe (2024)

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Savory Vegetable Lamb Soup is a hearty yet light soup loaded with fresh vegetables. This Easy Lamb Soup recipe comes together quickly but tastes as if it simmered for hours.

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How can the cleanest and simplest of dishes be the best tasting? This Savory Vegetable Lamb Soup recipe is a complete meal that you’ll feel good about eating.

The answer to how these simple dishes taste amazing is by using quality fresh ingredients. You don’t need tricks or gimmicks to create a flavorful dish.

Let me tell you a little bit about why I made this soup and how I made it.

I can eat soup every single day and do it on most days. If they’re not full of cream and butter, they can be a delicious and filling meal without the guilt or a food coma 30 minutes later. This Lamb soup is all of that and more!

This post is sponsored byTrue Aussie Beef & Lambbut the opinions here, and love I have for their products and their story are all my own.

I’ve always purchased Australian Lamb for my recipes. When I had the opportunity to work directly withTrue Aussie Beef & Lamb, I learned that I was making an excellent choice and that they do so much more than just producing quality lamb for the consumer.

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There’s been a method to my madness with these recipes too. With our holiday entertaining, these recipes were thoroughly enjoyed.

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We started off our evening with an easy to make and serve Lamb Bites with Fig Balsamic Glaze appetizer. This truly unique recipe set our night off perfectly.

Once everyone was seated, I wanted a recipe that was light but delicious. This Vegetable and Lamb soup was perfect. It was so easy to serve and I didn’t have to worry about it overcooking or filling us up before the main dish.

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These two courses set up the beautiful main course perfectly. Easy Leg of Lamb Roulade Recipe was definitely a show stopper and we almost felt guilty getting the accolades.

The glory of making the Lamb Roulade recipe is that you cut off the narrower part of the leg of lamb. This allowed me to use the leftover lamb for this soup.

Lamb soup ingredients and substitutions you can make:

  • Lamb – I used a boneless leg of lamb but a shoulder would work too.
  • Leek – I love leek when I want a mild onion flavor. You could substitute with an onion but choose a mild one.
    • This site has a great onion guide if you need help.
  • Fennel – I love the flavor that fennel adds to the soup and really recommend that you use it as I have.
  • Celery – Adds a nice flavor and texture.
  • Carrots – Add a beautiful color as well as flavor and texture.
  • Beef Broth – Homemade or purchased is fine. I use low-sodium.
  • Seasoning – Rosemary, salt and pepper. Fresh Thyme would also be a great addition.

Variations: If you wanted a heartier soup, you could add white beans or potatoes. Grains such as rice, barley, spelt, or farro are also delicious additions you can make.

Tips for making the perfect Vegetable Lamb soup:

  • Cube the lamb in pieces that can easily be eaten with a spoon.
  • Slice the vegetables thin. This will allow you to sautee them quickly without overcooking them.
  • Cook the vegetables al dente for added texture to the soup. They’re done when they take on a bright color and are just beginning to soften.
  • Tie the rosemary bundle together with cooking string. This will allow you to remove it easily when the soup is ready to serve.
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Cutting up fennel: The first time I used fennel, I wasn’t sure how to do it. All you have to do is cut off the top and remove the core. You can then slice it thinly and the pretty fronds make a great garnish for your dish.

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Leeks have a lot of layers that make getting them clean difficult. This is how I prepare them:

  1. I use the white and light green parts of the leek.
  2. Discard the dark green top which is tough.
  3. Slice them thinly and put them into a bowl of cold water.
  4. Scoop the leeks out with your fingers or a spider without disturbing the settled debris in the bottom of the bowl.
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Products I use to make Lamb Soup:

  • Dutch oven – I have several enameled cast-iron dutch ovens. I started out with a few that cost about 4 times what this one does and it’s my favorite! I make my sourdough bread in it and it’s perfect for soups, stews, and so many other things. It cleans up like a dream too!
  • Chef’s Knife – This is my favorite knife and the one I use 99.9% of the time. This knife is an investment and treated right will be like new for years.

Don’t forget to Pin this amazing Lamb Soup!

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What should I serve with Vegetable Lamb Soup?

If you aren’t serving this as a course, or even if you are, a good crusty loaf of bread goes perfectly! Make this one at home in under 2 hours! Here are a couple of other suggestions:

  • Green salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing – The combination of the sweet and savory makes the perfect meal!
  • Cashew Cabbage Salad – the colors and the crunchy texture of this salad make it a perfect combination.
  • Raspberry Linzer Torte – to heck with sides, let’s go straight to dessert!

I still make enough to feed an army and that’s on purpose. When you open my freezer door, I’ve got full shelves of just containers of soup. That’s like money in the bank on a cold night or a day when we’re just to busy to cook.

You can definitely freeze this soup. Use an air-tight container and label it with a sharpie or a label maker. You’ll love this suggestion in 3 months. No mystery containers!

More lamb dishes I think you’ll love:

  • Rich and Meaty Lamb Ragu – we serve this with cheesy polenta and it’s total delicious tummy rubbing comfort food!
  • Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops – Beautiful chops that cook in under 5 minutes. They’re elegant enough for company!
  • No-Fail Grilled Lamb Chops – A simple marinade and these beauties are ready for company.
  • Greek Lamb Burgers with Lemon Herb Sauce – Hey, lamb can be casual and this recipe is perfect for outdoor get-togethers!
  • Lamb Pot Pie – This is an easy comfort food recipe that’s just perfect for using small pieces of leftover lamb.
  • Lamb Lentil Chili – Smooth and flavorful chili that’s just as spicy as you like and it’s done in a jiffy in the instant pot!

We love lamb and you can find all of our lamb recipes here!

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Savory Vegetable Lamb Soup Recipe

Author: Julie Menghini

Savory Vegetable Lamb Soup is a hearty yet light soup loaded with fresh vegetables. This Easy Lamb Soup recipe comes together quickly but tastes as if it simmered for hours.

4.89 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword: Lamb Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lamb cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 carrots peeled and thinly sliced into coins
  • 1 leek cleaned and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced thinly
  • fennel bulb core removed and sliced thinly
  • 9 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 2 Rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Cover the bottom of a large dutch oven lightly with vegetable oil. When hot add the cubed lamb and cook until browned. Remove the lamb and drain it on a paper towel.

  • Wipe out the dutch oven add 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter is melted add carrots, leek, celery, and fennel. Saute on medium-high until they are bright in color and start to soften.

  • Add meat back into the pan with the vegetables. Add beef broth, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Cube the lamb in pieces that can easily be eaten with a spoon.
  • Slice the vegetables thin. This will allow you to sautee them quickly without overcooking them.
  • Cook the vegetables al dente for added texture to the soup. They’re done when they take on a bright color and are just beginning to soften.
  • Tie the rosemary bundle together with cooking string. This will allow you to remove it easily when the soup is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1148mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4096IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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FAQs

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

What can I add to soup to make it more savory? ›

Pack in umami flavor.

"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.

What is the best cut of lamb for soup? ›

Shoulder or leg of lamb: both of these cuts are perfect in a stew or casserole when diced. Meat from the shoulder needs to be trimmed of excess fat first; while meat from the leg gives neater, leaner pieces of meat than the shoulder. Both are meltingly tender with a fantastic flavour.

What not to put in soup? ›

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What can I add to vegetable soup for more flavour? ›

Fresh lemon juice squeezed into the soup at the very end wakens up the broth. The soup won't taste lemony, just brightened and lively. Fresh herbs and fat from a dollop of prepared pesto stirred into each bowl before serving is a real treat.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

How do you fix tasteless vegetable soup? ›

Roast or caramelize your vegetables before adding them to your soup to bring out their natural sweetness. Add ingredients like mushrooms, tomatoes, soy sauce, miso, or seaweed to enhance the flavor of your soup. Use fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil or thyme to add fresh flavor to your soup.

What should be added to enrich the flavor of the soup? ›

Herbs and sources add flavor, aroma, and intensity to the soup broth. You can pick fresh or dried herbs like basil for tomato-based soups or fresh parsley for clear broths. You may also add more spices like turmeric, ground ginger, ground paprika, or nutmeg for a touch of spice and color to your soup broth.

Is lamb healthier than beef? ›

If we look at fatty acids, like CLA and omega-3's, lamb comes out victorious and can be seen as marginally healthier. If we look at vitamins, like B12 and zinc, beef comes out victorious. The bottom line is both are excellent and both should be eaten with abundance!

Is it better to cook lamb slow or fast? ›

Lower temp = more succulent meat – Tough cuts like lamb shoulder need slow-cooking to tenderise them. The lower the roasting temperature, the less total moisture evaporation and thus juicier meat.

What is the most delicious part of lamb? ›

As one of the most flavorful parts of the lamb when cooked right, lamb ribs are a top choice for many people. They are tender, juicy, and delicious when roasted. Lamb ribs are best cooked with a combination of low heat for a few hours and high heat for about thirty minutes.

Why do you put vinegar in vegetable soup? ›

It may sound a bit strange and unusual for some, but vinegar is a common ingredient in some soup recipes, and there is a good reason for it. If you think about it, vinegar is really a flavor-enhancer (umami). That's why it is so often used in cooking, sauces, and salad dressings. The same is true with soups.

Why do you put lemon juice in vegetable soup? ›

I like to add herbs, either dried herbs at the beginning of the cooking process or fresh at the end. Or both. I also find that vegetable soup needs a bit of brightness and zing. I therefore always put in a bit of lemon juice just before serving.

How to add depth of flavor to soup? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.

How do you add depth to vegetable broth? ›

Boost the Umami of Vegetable Broth

Soy sauce, tamari, or liquid aminos add great depth, but watch out for using too much—you'll end up making the stock only taste like super-salty soy. Start with about 2 teaspoons per quart and adjust from there. Remember, you can always add more.

What is the key to flavorful soup? ›

The basic principles of soup-er soups and stew-pendous stews

All soups and stews must have three major components in order to be tasty: an undercurrent liquid, aromatics, and volumizing ingredients.

How do you add depth of flavor to food? ›

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