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Hearty Welsh Cawl with Lamb and Root Vegetables

Name: Hearty Welsh Cawl with Lamb and Root Vegetables
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in or cubed; 1 large onion, peeled and quartered; 3 bay leaves; 6 cups water; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced; 2 parsnips, peeled and thickly sliced; 1 rutabaga, peeled and diced; 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 leek, washed and sliced into rings; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A warm and hearty Welsh stew featuring tender lamb and a medley of root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.

4.3(370 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 18, 2025

Hearty Welsh Cawl with Lamb and Root Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Broth

For the Root Vegetables

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 436 kcal
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 36 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2617 kcal
Protein: 196 g
Carbs: 214 g
Fat: 122 g
Fiber: 55 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs lamb shoulder bone-in or cubed	1810	158	0	126	0
1 large onion peeled and quartered	60	2	14	0	3
3 bay leaves	3	0	1	0	1
6 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 large carrots peeled and thickly sliced	100	2	24	0	7
2 parsnips peeled and thickly sliced	200	4	48	1	12
1 rutabaga peeled and diced	145	4	33	1	7
3 potatoes peeled and quartered	400	10	90	1	9
1 leek washed and sliced into rings	50	1	13	0	3
1 bunch fresh parsley chopped	25	2	5	0	2
Freshly ground black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lamb Broth

1
Rinse Lamb
Rinse the lamb under cold water.
2
Combine Ingredients
Place lamb in a large pot with onion and bay leaves.
3
Simmer Broth
Add water, bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Tip: Skim off impurities and use a slotted spoon to remove bay leaves post simmering.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Prep Vegetables
Prepare carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, and potatoes.
2
Slice Leek
Clean and slice the leek, setting aside for later.
3
Remove and Cool Lamb
Once lamb broth is ready, remove lamb and set aside to cool.

How to Make Hearty Welsh Cawl with Lamb and Root Vegetables

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmer Vegetables
Return the pot to the heat, add prepared root vegetables, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Add Lamb & Leeks
Shred the cooled lamb and add it back to the pot along with the leeks, cooking an additional 30 minutes.
3
Season & Finish
Adjust seasoning with parsley and pepper before turning off the heat.