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Lamb and Orzo Soup

I didn't cook anything last week because reasons, but I decided to venture a bit out of my comfort zone this week and cook with lamb. This recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.

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Thoughts and Variations
I had a little less than 2 1/2 lbs of lamb (I didn't realize lamb was so expensive!), I used dried oregano and dried thyme (I couldn't find marjoram), 1 medium carrot and some baby carrots and 1 bundle of fresh spinach. I didn't read the ingredients list thoroughly, so I chopped the carrots and celery, rather than slicing them, though I think they were still a fine size.

This was a fairly easy soup to throw together, and despite my original uncertainty I did like the lamb. It was kind of fatty though (not sure if it was just this cut or if that's true of all lamb) so I think if I made this soup again I would use beef or pork instead. It was a very good soup, and a nice base for making adjustments to, if I felt like it in the future. I did try it both with and without the Parmesan cheese, and found it tasty both ways. All in all, I'm happy I made this one, even though I don't think I'd make it with lamb again.