Patrick's Irish Lamb Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs lean boneless lamb shoulder
 * 12 oz beer
 * 2 can broth
 * 3 cup new potatoes
 * 2 cup carrot
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 onion
 * 1 tsp seasoned pepper
 * 1 brown gravy mix
 * 2 cup green cabbage
 * parsley

Directions
In 3-quart pan with cover, heat oil. Add onion and saute until brown; stirring occasionally. Add lamb and saute, stirring until browned. Stir in beer or water, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix in broth and gravy mix. Add potatoes and carrots, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cabbage and cook just until cabbage turns a bright green. Serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.