Mutton Broth

Description
Mutton Broth is a traditional broth commonly cooked and served in Ireland and Australia.


 * 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. lean neck of lamb
 * 10 oz. carrot, diced
 * 6 oz. onion, diced, red, white, or yellow only
 * 2 chopped leeks
 * 1 turnip, diced
 * 1 tablespoon pearl barley
 * 8 ½ cups water
 * salt and freshly ground pepper
 * chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) Cut meat in small pieces. Put all ingredients except parsley in a saucepan.
 * 2) Season with salt and ground pepper. Add water.
 * 3) Cover the pan and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Simmer over low heat for 2 hours. Pour or funnel contents into the fresh container.
 * 5) Add fresh parsley just before serving. Reserve the homemade meat broth in the refrigerator after cooling down.