Ingredients

2 ounces unsalted butter
1 lb potato , peeled and finely diced
3 onions , finely chopped
4 leeks , cut into thin rings
1 lb carrot , peeled and cut into thin strips
1 small cabbage , finely shredded
1 small cauliflower , in small florets
6 -10 vegetable bouillon cubes ( may substitute beef or chicken stock cubes or powdered bouillon )
80 fluid ounces boiling water
salt , to taste
freshly ground black pepper , to taste
2 - 2 1/2 lbs lean lamb stew meat ( optional ) or 2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cubed and browned
Scottish Harvest Festival Soup is a traditional soup made in Scotland during the fall when the harvest season is in full swing. It is a hearty, warming dish that combines vegetables and meat (optional) in a flavorful broth. This soup is perfect for warming up on a cold day and is great served with crusty bread. The recipe can be adapted to use other seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile and flexible dish.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in a large pot and add diced potatoes, onions, leeks, and carrots. Cook over medium heat until vegetables start to soften (about 10 minutes).
2.Add shredded cabbage and cauliflower florets to the pot and stir.
3.Dissolve the vegetable bouillon cubes in boiling water and add to the pot.
4.Add salt and black pepper to taste. If using meat, add it now to the pot.
5.Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until all the vegetables and meat are tender.
6.Serve hot with crusty bread.

PROS

Hearty and filling, perfect for colder weather.
Can be made with or without meat.
Can be easily scaled up to feed a crowd.

CONS

Can be time consuming to make.
Contains a lot of vegetables, which may be a downside for picky eaters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium. It is also high in fiber and relatively low in calories when prepared without meat.

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