Hangikjötssúpa (smoked lamb soup)

Instructions

1. Place the smoked meat in a large saucepan and cover it with cold water.
2. Bring to the boil, skim the surface, then let it simmer for 40 minutes, covered.
3. Peel and dice the potatoes, turnips, carrots and onion.
4. Add the vegetables to the pan with the thyme and pepper.
5. Let it simmer for another 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the meat, shred it and return it to the soup.
7. Dissolve the flour in a little cold water, pour it into the soup and let it thicken for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.