Hotch potch Scottish lamb and vegetable soup
A chunky old Scottish soup of lamb, barley and the best of the vegetable box.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Brown the lamb for 5 minutes, then add the onion and cook for 4 minutes.
9 min - 2
Add the water and bay leaves and bring to the boil. Skim off any scum, then simmer gently for 45 minutes.
45 min - 3
Add the carrots, swede, leek and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the barley is soft and the lamb is tender.
30 min - 4
Add the peas, broad beans and green beans and simmer for 8 minutes more.
8 min - 5
Season with black pepper and plenty of parsley. Fish out the bay leaves. The soup should be thick and chunky. Serve hot.
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