Traditional Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Traditional Scotch Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). lamb shanks; 1/4 cup (60 ml) pearl barley; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). salt; 3 springs parsley, snipped; 2 whole cloves (I don't like cloves so use garlic cloves); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onion; 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced carrot; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped turnip

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). lamb shanks
1/4 cup (60 ml) pearl barley
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). salt
3 springs parsley, snipped
2 whole cloves (I don't like cloves so use garlic cloves)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onion
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced carrot
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped turnip

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, combine lamb shanks, barley, salt, parsley, cloves, bay leaf, and 5 cups (1175 ml) water.
2
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
3
Simmer, covered, till meat is tender, about 1 hour.
4
Remove shanks from soup.
5
Remove meat from bones; discard bones.
6
Cut meeat into pieces; return to soup.
7
Add vegetables; cook till tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Remove bay leaf and cloves.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). lamb shanks, 1/4 cup (60 ml) pearl barley, 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). salt, 3 springs parsley, snipped, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Scotch Broth

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