Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Scotch Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g stewing beef; 1 bay leaf; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 225 g turnips or 225 g swede, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 leek, cleaned and sliced; 6 tablespoons pearl barley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 beef bouillon cubes; ground black pepper; 4 pints water

Servings: persons

500 g stewing beef
1 bay leaf
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
225 g turnips or 225 g swede, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 leek, cleaned and sliced
6 tablespoons pearl barley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 beef bouillon cubes
ground black pepper
4 pints water

1
Slice the beef into bite sized pieces. Place in a large saucepan with the bay leaf, bouillon cubes, seasoning and 2.3 litres/4pints water. Slowly bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1hour.
2
Add all the vegetables and barley, then salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Return to the boil, cover and simmer for a further 1hour or until all the vegetables, barley and beef are really tender.
3
Remove from the heat, remove the bay leaf. Skim off any fat which is floating on the surface. Adjust the seasoning to taste and stir in the parsley. Serve in bowls with crusty bread.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 500 g stewing beef, 1 bay leaf, 2 carrots, peeled and chopped, 225 g turnips or 225 g swede, peeled and chopped, 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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