Scotch broth
Posted 1 year ago
Thu 30 Nov, 2023 12:11 AM
This is sure to keep you warm on those winter nights
Perfect for the slow cooker, this cheap and cheerful soup will keep you filled up for those long hours of studying.
Ingredients
- 250g/8oz carrots, peeled, diced
- 250g/8oz turnips, diced
- 2 onions, peeled, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 leek, white part only, sliced
- 75-125g/3-4oz pearl barley
- 125g/4oz dried peas, soaked in water for 4-5 hours, drained
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2.3litres/4 pints lamb or mutton stock
- 85g/3oz kale, chopped (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation method
- Heat all of the ingredients, except the kale, in a large saucepan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently for a 2-3 hours, or until the peas and pearl barley are soft.
- Stir in the kale and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, or until the kale is tender. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
