Scotch Broth Soup 🥣
Scotch Broth is a hearty and comforting traditional Scottish soup, perfect for chilly days. Packed with root vegetables, barley, and tender lamb, it’s a wholesome dish loved for its rich and satisfying flavour.
Ingredients
🥕 Carrots: 2 medium, peeled and diced
🥔 Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced
🧅 Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
🌱 Leeks: 1, sliced
🌿 Celery: 2 stalks, diced
🥩 Lamb Neck: 500g, trimmed of excess fat
🌾 Pearl Barley: 100g, rinsed
🌼 Turnip (Swede): 1 small, peeled and diced
🥬 Cabbage: 100g, shredded (optional)
🧂 Salt: To taste
🫙 Black Pepper: Freshly ground, to taste
🥣 Water or Vegetable Stock: 1.5 litres
Method
🥘 Start with the Lamb: In a large pot, place the lamb neck and cover with 1.5 litres of water or stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
🌾 Add Barley: After 15 minutes, stir in the rinsed pearl barley. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
🧅 Prepare the Veg: Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, turnip, and potatoes to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 30 minutes.
🥬 Incorporate the Greens: Add the leeks and shredded cabbage (if using) to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for another 15 minutes until all the vegetables and barley are tender.
🍴 Shred the Lamb: Carefully remove the lamb neck from the pot. Shred the meat off the bone, discarding any gristle or fat. Return the shredded meat to the soup and give it a good stir.
🌿 Final Touches: Check the seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve piping hot with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serving Information
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍲 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🍴 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories: ~250 per serving
Enjoy this bowl of warmth and tradition! Perfect with a slice of crusty bread and butter. 🥖🧈