Scotch broth

Preperation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 2 hours
Serves: 6

Recipe Ingredients

1kg lean neck of lamb, cut into large chunks;
3 pints water;
1 large onion, chopped;
50g pearl barley;
bouquet garni (or a pinch of dried mixed herbs);
1 large carrot, chopped;
1 turnip, chopped;
3 leeks, chopped;
1 small white cabbage, shredded;
freshly chopped parsley to garnish.

Recipe Method

Place the lamb in a large pot along with the water. Gently bring to the boil. Use a spoon to skim off any scum.

Add the onion, pearl barley and bouquet garni or dried herbs. Bring back to the boil, partially cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Add the remaining vegetables and season well. Continue to simmer for 35 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle over the parsley to serve.