Scotch Broth with Kale Recipe

Name: Scotch Broth with Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone-in lamb stew meat; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced; 1 large leek, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced; ⅓ cup pearl barley; 1 celery stalk, diced; 4 thyme branches, tied into a bouquet garni with kitchen twine; 1 bay leaf; 8 ounces kale, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (2 1/2 packed cups); Chopped parsley, for serving; Cider or malt vinegar, or fresh lemon juice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds bone-in lamb stew meat
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
1 large leek, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced
⅓ cup pearl barley
1 celery stalk, diced
4 thyme branches, tied into a bouquet garni with kitchen twine
1 bay leaf
8 ounces kale, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (2 1/2 packed cups)
Chopped parsley, for serving
Cider or malt vinegar, or fresh lemon juice, for serving

1
Season meat generously with salt and pepper and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
2
In a medium pot, combine meat, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, potato, carrots, turnips, leek, barley and celery.
3
Drop in thyme and bay leaf.
4
Add 2 1/2 quarts water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer gently, turning lamb pieces occasionally and skimming any foam that rises to the surface, until meat is tender and beginning to fall apart, about 2 hours.
6
(If the water level threatens to fall below the meat during simmering, partially cover the pot, or add a little more water.)
7
Stir in kale and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, until lamb is truly spoon tender and kale is soft.
8
Discard thyme bouquet and bay leaf.
9
Taste and add more salt if needed.
10
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parsley and a drizzle of vinegar or lemon juice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds bone-in lamb stew meat, 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more for seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning, 1 medium potato, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Scotch Broth with Kale 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 with Kale

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