Hairy Bikers Scotch Broth Recipe
If you love warm and hearty soups, this Hairy Bikers Scotch Broth Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, filling and full of simple goodness.
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb neck or shoulder diced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 leek sliced
- 1 turnip diced
- 100 g pearl barley
- 1.5 liters lamb or beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Brown the Lamb
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides. Stir gently while cooking. Browning adds deep flavor to the broth. Do not rush this step.
Add the Vegetables
- Add chopped onion, carrots, leek and turnip to the pot. Stir well. Cook for about five minutes until vegetables soften slightly. The mixture will smell fresh and savory.
Add Barley and Herbs
- Stir in pearl barley, bay leaf and thyme. Mix everything well so the barley is coated with juices. This step builds the base of the soup.
Pour in the Stock
- Add the stock slowly to the pot. Bring everything to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 75 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Adjust Seasoning
- After cooking, taste the broth carefully. Add salt and black pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving. The barley should be soft and tender.
Finish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Serve warm with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use mutton for a stronger flavor.
- Soak barley for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time.
- Add chopped cabbage in the last 20 minutes.
- Skim any foam from the surface while simmering.
- Make it thicker by adding extra barley.
- For lighter broth, use lean lamb cuts.