Scotch broth with barley recipe

Scotch Broth with Barley recipe

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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.scotch broth with barley is a hearty and comforting soup that originates from Scotland. This traditional recipe combines tender chunks of lamb, root vegetables, and pearl barley in a flavorful broth. The slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a delicious and nourishing dish. Serve this wholesome soup on a chilly day to warm both body and soul.
Keywords: Scotch broth, barley, lamb, root vegetables, traditional recipe.
scotch broth with barley recipe details
Ingredients
1 kg | neck of lamb or mutton |
75 g | pearl barley |
1 large | onion, chopped |
75 g | dried split peas or fresh peas |
1 large | leek |
3 small | turnips |
1 medium | swede |
3 | carrots |
1 small | cabbage or some leaves |
2 tbsp | parsley, chopped |
1 ½ liter(s) | lamb stock |
1 tbsp | lard, or cooking oil if you need to keep your arteries open! |
Instructions
Soak the barley and split peas.Chop all the vegetables. Melt a wee bit of lard/cooking oil and add the chopped onion. Once softened add the stock and meat and bring to the boil, skimming off any fatty deposits from the top.
After boiling for about half an hour add the barley and peas and simmer for another 30 minutes.
Add the remaining vegetables and simmer for another hour. Check the meat and if it is falling off the bone, take out the meat with a slotted spoon and strip off the bones, returning the meat to the pan and reheat. Add parsley before serving.
Great with warmed bread rolls.
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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