Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Scotch Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lamb shank (about 1 pound); 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 cups water; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 whole cloves; 1 medium onion, halved; 1 medium carrot, halved; 1 celery rib, halved; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1/3 cup medium pearl barley; 1-1/2 cups julienned peeled turnips (1-inch pieces); 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots; 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 lamb shank (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 whole cloves
1 medium onion, halved
1 medium carrot, halved
1 celery rib, halved
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1-1/2 cups julienned peeled turnips (1-inch pieces)
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a Dutch oven, brown lamb shank in oil on all sides; drain. Stir in water and broth. Insert cloves into onion. Add the onion, carrot, celery and seasonings to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is very tender.
2
Remove shank from broth; cool slightly. Remove meat from bone; cut into small pieces. Discard bone. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings.
3
Skim fat from broth. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
4
Add the turnips, carrots, leek, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add lamb; heat through.

159

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lamb shank (about 1 pound), 2 teaspoons canola oil, 4 cups water, 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth, and more.

Yes, 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.

Scotch Broth

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