Scotch Mutton Broth

Name: Scotch Mutton Broth
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. lamb shoulder chops; 1 tsp. salt; 2 qt. cold water; 2 Tbsp. pearl barley; 1 carrot; 1/2 white turnip; 1 celery stalk; 1 onion; 1/2 leek; black pepper; 1 tsp. chopped parsley

Prep: 480 min Cook: 40 min Cuisine: Scottish

A hearty Scottish lamb broth with pearl barley, vegetables, and herbs, perfect for warming up and nourishing family gatherings or comforting meals.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. lamb shoulder chops ⓘ
1 tsp. salt ⓘ
2 qt. cold water
2 Tbsp. pearl barley ⓘ
1 carrot ⓘ
1/2 white turnip ⓘ
1 celery stalk ⓘ
1 onion
1/2 leek ⓘ
black pepper ⓘ
1 tsp. chopped parsley ⓘ

Instructions

Soak the pearl barley overnight in cold water.
Cut the lamb into pieces, removing as much fat as possible.
Put the lamb into a soup kettle with water and salt, then bring slowly to a boil, skimming well.
Add the soaked pearl barley and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.4g 49% DV

Total Fat 10.2g 13% DV

Carbs 78.3g 28% DV

Fiber 25.9g 93% DV

Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10052.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 2788.5mg 59% DV

Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 871.3mcg 97% DV

Vitamin C 42.8mg 48% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 269.3mg 21% DV

Iron 18.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).