Scotch broth
Scotch broth is a traditional Scottish soup that is both hearty and delicious. It typically consists of mutton or lamb, barley, vegetables like carrots and leeks, and various herbs and spices. The ingredients are cooked together in a flavorful broth until everything is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb or mutton, diced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 leeks sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced lamb or mutton and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for a few minutes until they become fragrant.
- Stir in the diced carrots, sliced leeks, pearl barley, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for about 1 hour, or until the lamb or mutton is tender and the barley is cooked.
- Remove the bay leaf and taste the broth, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Scotch broth hot, garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 566kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mg (28%)Sodium: 1007mg (44%)Potassium: 747mg (21%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 5860IU (117%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 104mg (10%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
