Lamb and Barley Scotch Broth

The fabled highlands of Scotland – rugged, misty and cool most of the year.  After a day of boating on the loch or exploring medieval castles, there is nothing better to warm your insides than a hearty Scotch broth.

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Lamb and Barley Scotch Broth

This hearty soup is great for lunch on a chilly day.  It's also a perfect way to use leftover lamb. 

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Scottish

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Kevin Lamoureux

Ingredients

• 1 cup leftover lamb roast, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 quarts lamb or beef broth
• 1 quart water
• ¾ cup pot barley
• 1 potato (medium-sized) peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ tsp thyme
• 1 tsp Worcestershire or Tamarind Sauce
• ½ tsp pepper, fresh ground
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

• Add all ingredients a 4 quart pot except potatoes
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
• Add potatoes, then simmer for an additional 30 minutes

Notes

If you have lamb bones, use them to make your broth first.  Add 3 quarts water instead of the broth, the bones, thyme, bay leaves, pepper, salt and boil for about 1.5 hours.  Remove the bones and add the other ingredients following the recipe instructions above.