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Traditional Scotch Broth
Rich in flavor and deliciously hearty, this authentic Scottish soup will nourish both your body and soul!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Scottish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder or shanks (or beef with bones)
- 2 tablespoons quality lard or butter
- how to make lard (it's super easy, click link for my tutorial!)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1/3 cup dried green split peas
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups quality chicken broth
- homemade chicken broth (click link for recipe)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 turnip, peeled and diced
- 1 rutabaga, peeled and diced
- 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium leek, chopped, rinsed and drained
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the onions and garlic in the lard or butter until softened, 4-6 minutes. Add the lamb, herbs, barley, split peas, salt and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Skim off any foam. Add the carrot, turnip, rutabaga and parsnip. Simmer for another hour.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Remove the meat, shred it and discard the bones. Return the shredded meat to the pot along with the leek and cabbage. Simmer for another 30 minutes. Add salt to taste. I like this soup on the thick side, almost a stew. If you prefer the soup a bit thinner, add some more broth.Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
936mg
(27%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2095IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
32.2mg
(36%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 936mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2095IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 32.2mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.