Hearty Scotch Broth

Portions:6
Cooking Time:1 hour 45 minutes
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Equipment

  • large heavy saucepan

Ingredients

  • 900 g 2lb neck of lamb, cubed
  • 1 turnip chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 leeks chopped
  • 50 g pearl barley
  • ½ small white cabbage shredded
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large carrot chopped

Instructions

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cubed lamb and 1.
  • 8 liters (3pt) of water.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum from the surface.
  • Stir in the onion, pearl barley, and bouquet garni.
  • Bring the soup back to a boil, partially cover the pan, and simmer gently for 1 hour.
  • Add the remaining vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil again, partially cover, and simmer for an additional 35 minutes.
  • Use kitchen paper to skim surplus fat from the top of the soup.
  • Discard the bouquet garni and serve the Scotch broth hot.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 7 g
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Course Broth / Lamb / Soup
Cuisine European / Scotland