the piece of mutton (with bone) in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring to the boil quickly, remove pan from fire and wash the mutton well under running water. when the mutton is washed well place in a pan and bring to the boil. skim the foam like substance on top to remove all unnecessary things. add the washed barley and cook over a low fire for one hour. cut all the vegetables into small squares and cook till tender. then remove the mutton from the pan and cool it. remove the bone and all fat and dice the mutton and add to the broth. correct the seasoning 