Preparation

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Halve the onion and place, cut side down in a dry pan. Cook until browned and remove.

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Peel the carrot, halve lengthways and cut into 1.5cm pieces.

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Wash the leeks, halve lengthways and rinse under running water.

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Shake the leeks dry and cut into 1.5cm strips.

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Cut the celery into bite-sized cubes.

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Wash the lovage and pat dry with kitchen paper.

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Place the bones and leg in a pot with 1.5l cold water. Season with salt.

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Bring the liquid to the boil and skim off the foam. Allow to simmer for 2 hours over a medium heat. Top up with water as required.

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Add the roasted onion to the beef stock.

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Add the soup vegetables, lovage and spices and simmer for a futher 1 hour.

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Remove the leg slice, cut the meat into cubes and serve with the soup if desired.

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Pour the beef broth into a new pan through a muslin cloth. Season and serve with strips of meat, noodles and vegetable strips added.