Scotch Broth

17 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cold water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 lb. lamb's neck
  • shank
  • mixture of both
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tbsp. pot barley
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 leek, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup diced turnips
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

Directions

  1. 1
    To water in a large saucepan, add bay leaf, pepper and meat.
  2. 2
    Slowly bring to a boil, skimming it just before it boils.
  3. 3
    (This is important--it improves the soup's color and flavor.)
  4. 4
    Add salt, boil a few seconds and skim again.
  5. 5
    Add remaining ingredients, except butter and oats.
  6. 6
    Slowly bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 2 hours.
  7. 7
    Melt butter in a frying pan, add oats and stir over medium heat until nutty brown.
  8. 8
    Add to soup and cook 10-15 minutes more.

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