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  1. 450g lean lamb mince

  2. 1tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

  3. 2tbsp freshly chopped mint

  4. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  5. Salt and freshly milled black pepper

  6. 1tsp olive oil

  7. 1 1/5 litres hot vegetable stock

  8. 200ml white wine (dry or medium), or apple juice

  9. 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

  10. 200g baby carrots, scraped and halved, if large

  11. 200g baby onions or shallots, peeled

  12. 2 small leeks, finely sliced

  13. 200g peas or petit pois

  14. 100g baby spinach leaves, or shredded kale

  15. 2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, or chervil, to garnish

  16. Crusty bread, to serve

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Place the mince into a large bowl with the herbs and garlic. Season, mix well and shape into 20-24 small meatballs.

  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the meatballs for 3-4 mins or until brown on all sides.

  3. Add the stock, wine, thyme, carrots and onions. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins. From time to time, skim the surface of the broth, if necessary.

  4. Add the leeks and cook for a further 3-4 mins. Add the peas and cook for a further 2 mins, or until the vegetables are cooked.

  5. Remove from the heat and add the spinach or kale. Season, garnish with the herbs and serve with plenty of crusty wholemeal bread.

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