Hearty Scotch Broth

November 14, 2025
by S R

Hearty Scotch Broth

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1hr 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients:

250g soup mix (or a mixture of 75g pearl barley, 75g yellow split peas, 50g red split lentils and 50g green split or marrowfat peas)
1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
1 leek washed and sliced
1 medium turnip peeled and finely chopped
3 carrots finely chopped
3 celery sticks trimmed and finely chopped
3 litres lamb stock
200g kale chopped

Instructions

Step 1
Rinse the soup mix, then soak it in cold water for 8 hours or overnight, covered and kept in a cool spot. Drain and rinse well afterward.

Step 2
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion, leek, turnip, carrots, and celery. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Season with a generous pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper.

Step 3
Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the soaked soup mix and cook, partially covered, for about 1 hour, or until the barley and split peas are soft. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Add the kale and cook for another 10–15 minutes, until tender. Serve hot.