3 lb. mutton
2 tbsp. pearl barley
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tbsp. turnip
2 tbsp. carrot
2 tbsp. minced celery
2 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. minced parsley
3 qt. cold water

Remove the bones and all the fat from the mutton. Cut the meat into small pieces and put into stew pan with the water, chopped vegetables, barley and all the seasonings except the parsley. Tie the bones in a piece of cloth before adding them to other ingredients. Bring the stew to a boil, quickly skim it and allow it to simmer for 3 hours. Thicken with the flour and add the chopped parsley.