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Icelandic Lamb Soup — traditional dish from Reykjavik, Iceland
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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾25gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Icelandic Lamb Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Kjötsúpa — [KYER-tuh-soo-pah]
Order I'd like the kjötsúpa, please.
Locally Ég vil fá kjötsúpu, takk.
Say locally

Hearty soup made with lamb and root vegetables.

Why try it?

Kjötsúpa captures the essence of Icelandic comfort foods, often tied to traditional gatherings and warmth in harsh weather.

How it tastes

Rich in flavor, the tender lamb complements the sweet earthiness of root vegetables, all simmered in a savory broth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Dating back to the early 19th century, Kjötsúpa was originally a staple for Icelandic farmers. By the 1900s, it had become a beloved family dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g Lamb shoulder
  • 🧄 1 liter Water
  • 🥕 200 g Carrots
  • 🥕 250 g Potatoes
  • 🥕 150 g Turnips
  • 🧂 20 g Salt
  • 🧂 5 g Black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Brown lamb in a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Skim off foam, then add salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Simmer with root vegetables for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Adjust seasoning, serve hot with the broth.

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