Granny Glen's Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Granny Glen's Scotch Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb, neck with bone if possible; 4 ounces pearl barley, soaked overnight; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large leek, chopped, white and light green part only; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 turnips, peeled and chopped; 1 small rutabaga, peeled and chopped; 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 1 small savoy cabbage, chopped; ½ cup frozen peas; ½ cups water

Servings: persons

2 lbs lamb, neck with bone if possible
4 ounces pearl barley, soaked overnight
1 large onion, chopped
1 large leek, chopped, white and light green part only
salt and pepper, to taste
4 turnips, peeled and chopped
1 small rutabaga, peeled and chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
1 small savoy cabbage, chopped
½ cup frozen peas
½ cups water

1
Put the water and lamb in a large stock pot.
2
Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, skimming foam and fat from the top.
3
In a small skillet, saute the onion and leek in the oil until softened.
4
Add to soup.
5
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer on med-low heat for 30 minutes.
6
Add barley, stir, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Add all other ingredients, except parsley.
8
Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9
If you used meat with bones, take meat out, remove meat from bones and return meat to soup.
10
Discard bones.
11
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lamb, neck with bone if possible, 4 ounces pearl barley, soaked overnight, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large leek, chopped, white and light green part only, and more.

Yes, Granny Glen's Scotch Broth falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Granny Glen's Scotch Broth

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