Scotch broth is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, turnips, and leeks, as well as lamb or beef. The broth is seasoned with barley, herbs, and spices, and it is often served with a side of bread or bannock.
This article provides three different recipes for Scotch broth. The first recipe is a classic Scotch broth made with lamb. The second recipe is a vegetarian Scotch broth made with lentils. And the third recipe is a quick and easy Scotch broth made with beef.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying soup. You will learn how to make a classic Scotch broth with tender lamb, vegetables such as carrots, celery, and turnips, and a flavorful broth. Or, try a vegetarian version with lentils, or a quick and easy Scotch broth with beef. All these recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor.
TRADITIONAL SCOTCH BROTH
This authentic Scottish soup will nourish your body and comfort your soul!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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. We 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SCOTCH BROTH (SCOTCH SOUP)
A super hearty, traditional Scottish soup made with lamb, lots of vegetables and barley.
Provided by Christina Conte
Categories Soups
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the lamb bones into a Dutch oven or large soup pot and add 8 1/2 cups (2 liters) of water, barley, split peas and 2 teaspoonfuls of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for one hour, removing any scum which comes to the surface. Just in case you're not familiar with scumming a soup, this is what you want to remove and throw away.
- While the broth is simmering, you can prepare the vegetables.
- After an hour, the broth, barley and peas will look like this.
- Add the chopped carrot, onion, leek and rutabaga to the broth and stir. Add another teaspoonful of salt and bring to a boil. When the soup begins boiling, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for another half an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Chop/shred the cabbage while the soup is simmering.
- At this point, the broth looks like this.
- After simmering for half an hour, remove the lamb and add the shredded cabbage and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
- This is what a vegetarian/vegan Scotch broth will look like. However, if you've used lamb, remove the meat from the bones, shred into small pieces and add it back into the soup. Add the chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Stir well; taste and adjust seasoning. Ground black pepper is optional. Ladle into bowls while hot and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 34 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 107 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
SCOTCH BROTH
"Add a side of bread to this luscious concoction of lamb, vegetables and barley, and you'll have all a hungry body needs," notes Kelsey Hamilton, Highland Park, New Jersey. "I skim the fat to fit our lighter way of eating."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown lamb shank in oil on all sides; drain. Stir in water and broth. Insert cloves into onion. Add the onion, carrot, celery and seasonings to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is very tender., Remove shank from broth; cool slightly. Remove meat from bone; cut into small pieces. Discard bone. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. , Skim fat from broth. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. , Add the turnips, carrots, leek, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add lamb; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SCOTCH BROTH SOUP
Early in winter, I make up big pots of this hearty soup to freeze in plastic containers. Then I can bring out one or two containers at a time. I heat the frozen soup in a saucepan on low all morning. By lunchtime, it's hot and ready to serve! -Ann Main, Moorefield, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h20m
Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large soup kettle, combine soup bones, water, peppercorns and salt. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones. , Remove bones. Strain broth; cool and chill. Skim off fat. Remove meat from bones; dice and return to broth along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Use a large pot to make sure there's enough room for all the ingredients.
- Choose a lamb or beef broth that you enjoy the flavor of. You can also use a combination of the two.
- Don't be afraid to add more vegetables to the broth. Carrots, celery, turnips, and parsnips are all good choices.
- If you want a thicker broth, add a cup of barley or pearl barley to the pot.
- Season the broth to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Serve the broth hot with a side of bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Scotch broth is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your broth thick or thin, with or without vegetables, or with a variety of meats, there is a Scotch broth recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give Scotch broth a try.
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