*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Jim's Scotch Broth

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Lamb

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        Stewing lamb
   8      cups          Cold water
     1/2  cup           Pearl barley
   2      tablespoons   Butter
     1/2  cup           Turnip -- diced
   2                    Carrots -- peeled and diced
   2                    Ribs celery -- diced
   1                    Onion -- diced
                        Salt & pepper

In a large stock pot, cover the lamb with cold water; bring to a boil. Add the barley,
 cover the pot, and simmer until the meat and barley is tender- 1 hour.
 Remove the meat from the broth. Cut the meat from the bone, discard the bones
 and return the meat to the soup. Continue simmering. In a skillet, melt the butter
 over medium heat. Add the carrots, turnip, celery and onion and cook stirring 
often for 10 minutes. Add the vegetables to the soup. Simmer until the vegetables are tender
, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

 This is getting away from the classic version but- 
 Optional:         1/2 c parsnip 1/2 c shredded cabbage 1     
sliced leek, white and green sections 1/4 t cayenne 1/2 t thyme or sage
 1   T Worcestershire sauce

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