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Hotch-Potch - {Scotland}

In 1819, J. G. Lockheart observed about Hotch-Potch that it is, "Also called Hairst Bree, meaning harvest broth...a truly delicious soup, quite peculiar to Scotland." Indeed, it was considered quite special to the Scots as it meant all fresh vegetables and freshly slaughtered meat at summer's end were packed into a light broth for a wonderfully fresh soup. It's quite attractive, with white, bright orange, and dark green vegetable chunks, redolent of lamb and fresh herbs. And it's substantial -- the very soul of comfort after a cold day on the highlands.

Courses: Soup
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozLamb meat and bones
2 lbs 908g / 32ozRutabagas - peeled, chopped (small)
4   Carrots - peeled, chopped
6   Green onions with green - chopped
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozFresh or frozen broad beans
2 cups 474mlFresh or frozen green peas - divided
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozCauliflower - cut into florets (medium)
1 cup 237mlLettuce head - shredded (small)
2 teaspoons 10mlChopped mint
1 teaspoon 5mlSugar
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
  Chopped fresh parsley - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

In a large saucepan, cover the lamb and bones with salt water, bring to a boil -- skimming scum as necessary -- reduce heat, cover, and simmer for an hour. Remove lamb and bones when done -- cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and reserve, discarding bones and gristle.

Bring the stock to a boil and add the rutabaga, carrots, onions, beans, and 1 cup of peas. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Add the cauliflower pieces, the reserved meat, the lettuce, the rest of the peas, mint, sugar, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and stir in the fresh parsley.

Serve hot as a meal to 4 to 6 people.

Source:
Soup Of The Evening...Beautiful Soup at http://www.soupsong.com

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