Lamb Broth with Cucumber & Mint Yogurt

Name: Lamb Broth with Cucumber & Mint Yogurt
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 lamb shank, about 1lb (500g); 1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 turnip, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig of thyme; 8 1/2 cups (3 1/2 pints/2 liters) water; 4 tsp sea salt; 1 cucumber, cut into thin strands or "spaghetti" (see note); plain (natural) yogurt; a few sprigs of mint; black pepper

By Alain Coumont

July 9, 2013

Image may contain Dish Food Meal Bowl Plant Cutlery and Spoon

Lamb Broth with Cucumber & Mint YogurtJean-Pierre Gabriel

Cooked gently over a low heat, lamb shank becomes meltingly tender—perfect for an elegant, restorative broth.

Cucumber "Spaghetti"

For an extra decorative effect, serve this soup topped with "spaghetti": use the comb blade on a mandolin or cut the cucumber into ribbons and then slice them into thin strips using a very sharp knife.

Recipe notes

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Brussels Sprout Pasta

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

French Silk Pie

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.