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Scotch Broth Recipe

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Lamb, barley, and vegetables make a hearty traditional soup. Substitute beef for the lamb and you have beef barley soup.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless stewing lamb, cut into small cubes
  • 1 pound lamb bones in cheesecloth
  • 2-1/2 quarts water
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Preparation:

Place boneless lamb, lamb bones, water, onion, celery, and carrots in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil and skim carefully. Reduce heat and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer covered for 1 and 3/4 hours; add barley and cook for 45 minutes or until meat and barley are both very tender. Remove bones and correct seasoning. Serve generously sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Source: The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy by Hannah Glasse (Applewood Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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