Scotch Broth

Ingredients

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• 300 g lamb neck or mutton, diced
• 100 g barley
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 150 g swede, diced
• 1.5 litres stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. Put the lamb, barley, stock and bay leaf in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
2. Add the leeks, carrots and swede. Simmer for another 30-35 minutes until everything is tender.
3. Season with salt and pepper and remove the bay leaf.
4. Serve hot with bread.
5. If the broth thickens too much, add a splash of water.