Scottish Broth

Submitted by Amanda in Aberdeen

"A traditional recipe for "Scotch Broth", especially warming here on the North East coast of Scotland."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: bowls
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 kg middle lamb neck
• 1 1⁄2 liters water
• 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 small celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 small leek, slit, washed and chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 25 g pearl barley

directions

1. Trim and neatly cut lamb neck into sections,.
2. Place lamb in a saucepan of water and boil,.
3. Skim any "scum" from the water as it rises,.
4. When liquid is clear add all remaning ingredients,.
5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until lamb and barley are both tender.,.
6. Stir occasionally.