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| 1. The sheep's head should be well washed and scraped and the eyes removed. 
 
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| 2. Soak the dried peas and the barley overnight in cold water. 
 
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| 3. Put the prepared head into a large pan, cover with cold water, bring to the boil, skim and add the peas and barley. 
 
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| 4. Simmer for 2 hours, then add the diced vegetables and simmer for 1 hour longer. 
 
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| 5. Season to taste. 
 
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| 6. Remove the head on to the serving dish and keep hot. 
 
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| 7. This is served separately as the meat course. 
 
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| 8. The soup, to which the chopped parsley is added just before serving, makes either the first course or a meal in itself. 
 
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