Scotch Broth

I always thought of Scotch broth as an overly thick and definitely stodgy sort of soup until I began researching it and experimenting. I’ve since realized that a well-made Scotch broth is really a rich lamb broth with vegetables to give it freshness and a small amount of barley to give it substance and a little texture.

I’ve adapted this recipe to my own tastes: it contains less barley than the standard versions and no thickener, but I find it eminently satisfying and not stodgy at