Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Scotch Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks; 7 12 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 14 cup pearl barley; 1 bouquet garni; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 turnip, chopped; 3 leeks, chopped; 12 head white cabbage, shredded; salt and pepper; fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
7 12 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
14 cup pearl barley
1 bouquet garni
1 large carrot, chopped
1 turnip, chopped
3 leeks, chopped
12 head white cabbage, shredded
salt and pepper
fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

1
Put the lamb and water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Skim off the scum, then stir in onion, barley and bouquet garni.
3
Bring the soup back to a boil, then partly cover the saucepan and gently simmer for 1 hour.
4
Add the remaining vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil, partly cover again and simmer for another 35 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6
Remove any surplus fat from the top of the soup.
7
Remove the bouquet garni.
8
Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks, 7 12 cups water, 1 large onion, chopped, 14 cup pearl barley, 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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