Scotch Broth

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Portions
    • Difficulty

      Complex

Appears in
Gary Maclean's Scottish Kitchen: Timeless traditional and contemporary recipes

By Gary Maclean

Published 2022

  • About

Scotch broth is a hearty concoction. Historically, this type of broth would have been a staple in Scotland and northern Europe for many people, as it is a one-pot wonder. It’s likely this would have been made with whatever was available at the time – so the meat, vegetables and cereals that might change season to season – but the ethos of the dish would have been the same. I have visions of this amazing broth being cooked over an open fire all day, with families coming back after a hard day