Scotch Barley Soup
["1/4 c. canola oil", "1 small onion, diced", "1/4 c. flour", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "2 medium carrots, diced", "1 medium turnip, chopped (I use potato instead)", "3 stalks celery, chopped", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 1/2 c. milk", "1 lb. ground lamb", "3 c. chicken stock", "pinch of basil", "3 c. precooked barley"]
["Saut in oil, onion and garlic.", "Add flour to make roux (paste).", "Cook flour roux for 10 minutes; add chicken stock and bring to a boil.", "Add ground lamb and cook 15 minutes.", "Add precooked barley and bring to a high simmer. Add turnip (or potato), carrots, celery and milk.", "Add salt, pepper and basil until vegetables are tender.", "May need to add more milk for a creamier soup or chicken stock to thin it out."]
["canola oil", "onion", "flour", "clove garlic", "carrots", "stalks celery", "salt", "milk", "ground lamb", "chicken stock", "basil", "barley"]