Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

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#23080

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

2 pounds lamb loin, trimmed
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon salt
3 whole peppercorns
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 package (10 ounce size) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste

directions

Cut the lamb into 1-inch cubes. Add to the crock pot with the remaining ingredients. Add just enough water to cover then mix well.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the lamb is cooked and the barley is tender. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.