Recipe: Healthy lamb broth to kill those autumn colds

This is the season for fresh lamb which is plentiful in Icelandic supermarkets right now. Here's a recipe from Smartland's Marta María Jónasdóttir on how to make a healthy version of the traditional Icelandic "kjötsúpa" or lamb broth. 

Smartland is the people and lifestyle section of Mbl.is and Marta María regularly offers a host of delicious recipes from her very own kitchen. "This lamb soup is excellent for strengthening the immune system," she says. "It includes lots of garlic and ginger and has an Asian twist to it."

Watch the accompanying video for the method and here is the recipe: 

1 ½ litres of water 

3 organic stock cubes

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

4 lime leaves

2 sprigs of lemongrass 

300 grammes of lamb, preferably small cuts known as "lambagúllas" in Iceland, but you could also use leftover roast lamb.

1 bunch of spring onions

6 cloves of garlic

4 cm grated fresh ginger

Salt and pepper to taste