Traditional scotch broth

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsNeck of mutton or boiling beef
2quartsCold water
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsPearl barley
2tablespoonsYellow split peas
2tablespoonsDried green peas
2mediumsSize carrots
2Leeks
3tablespoonsDiced rutabaga
1mediumOnion
½smallCabbage
1teaspoonFinely chopped parsley

Directions

Salt and pepper to taste

Put the meat, water, salt and washed pearl barley into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil very slowly and skim. Dice the vegetables and wash and shred the cabbage and add to the pan. Bring the soup back to a boil again and simmer very gently until the meat is cooked and the peas are tender - about two hours. Add parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Posted by Gavin Davies. Courtesy of Fred Peters.