Scotch Broth
This slimming-friendly Scotch Broth makes a super easy lunch or dinner, it's perfect for calorie counting or plans like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories408
- Carbs39g
- Protein33g
- Fat11g
- Saturates4g
- Sugars5g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
This slimming friendly Scotch Broth makes a super easy lunch or dinner and is perfect for calorie counting or plans like Weight Watchers.
As much as we love summer, we also love when the weather starts to get a bit cooler and the nights get longer, as this means it’s time to start thinking about those all important slow cooker recipes. This Scotch Broth is super easy to prepare as you can just chuck it in the slow cooker and forget about it until you’re ready.
This recipe is perfect if you’re out all day and want something filling and warming ready for when you come in after work.
In fact the hardest part of this Scotch Broth recipe is blending a couple of ladles full to thicken the broth slightly!
What diets is this Scotch Broth suitable for?
This Scotch Broth recipe is suitable for dairy free diets.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Scotch Broth?
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If you haven’t got a slow cooker you can still make this in a pan on the stove, or you could head over to Amazon to pick one up.
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What can I say about the Instant Pot? It’s like a slow cooker/pressure cooker hybrid, and it’s probably one of our favourite, and most used kitchen gadgets.
It can cook recipes like this Scotch Broth in about 30 minutes.
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How many Calories are in this Scotch Broth?
There are 408 Calories per portion in this Scotch Broth, which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment.
This Scotch Broth is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water.
Step 2
Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and pour in the stock.
Step 3
Mix well then cook for 4-5 hours on high.
Step 4
When all the veg is cooked and the barley is tender, remove a couple of ladles of veg and stock then blitz it in a food processor until it’s smooth.
Step 5
Add this back into the soup and stir. This will thicken it slightly.
Step 6
Leave it to cook for another 10-15 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.
We think that this soup would work really well on its own or with a thick slice of bread or vegetable dish. The following would work really well;
How do you know when Scotch Broth is cooked?
This Scotch Broth recipe will take 4-5 hours in a slow cooker. You’ll know it’s ready when the vegetables are cooked and the barley is tender.
At this point you’ll need to take a couple of ladles of veg and stock and blitz until smooth. Add back into the soup and cook for another 10-15 minutes until thick.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Scotch Broth in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Scotch Broth in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Scotch Broth?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Scotch Broth?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Scotch Broth
This slimming friendly Scotch Broth makes a super easy lunch or dinner, it’s perfect for calorie counting or plans like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
5 HR
- KCals 408
- Carbs 39G
Instructions
- Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and pour in the stock.
- Mix well then cook for 4-5 hours on high.
- When all the veg is cooked and the barley is tender, remove a couple of ladles of veg and stock then blitz it in a food processor until it's smooth.
- Add this back into the soup and stir. This will thicken it slightly.
- Leave it to cook for another 10-15 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve
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Jenny IrvineThursday 13th January 2022
What is your portion size when it comes to soup? I can’t work out the carbs for my diabetic step son without knowing the portion size
HollyFriday 14th January 2022
hey Jenny, We work out our recipes on the serving size not by weight. To work out your own weight of a serving you would need to make the finished dish and divide servings, as the weight will vary due to variation of ingredients and water content it’s not something we can do as an exact measure. If you scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page on the website there is a little arrow by servings and you can alter up or down to serve more or less people. Hope that helps!
Kate IrvineSunday 15th October 2023
I am Diabetic Type 2 and also on a diet. When I make anything like this I weigh and count the total calories, carbs, sugar, etc. When I put everything into tubs for the freezer I divide the total calories, etc., by the number of portions and write the details per portion on a label on the container.
NicholaTuesday 7th April 2020
Does slow cooker have to be high or low?
Steve CowderoyWednesday 13th May 2020
Hi Nicola, thanks for getting in touch with us, I would set this to high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7. Hope this helps
Lisa xMonday 14th January 2019
What changes to ingredients would I make if I use chicken? Or what else can I add?
ChristineTuesday 28th August 2018
Could the lamb be replaced with a different meat
Donna MackaySaturday 12th September 2020
Yes, in fact you don’t have to put the meat in. I grew up with this and you would cook your meat joint in the soup. Have a plate of soup and then serve meat with potatoes.
MandySaturday 7th April 2018
Do you think this could be cooked in an Instant Pot?
StephanieThursday 29th March 2018
It doesn’t state the setting….low for 4-5hours or High for 4-5hours
Pat ThompsonFriday 16th February 2018
I absolutely love this broth
Maria FairminerTuesday 24th January 2017
Could I use soup mix instead of the pearl barley ?
KateTuesday 24th January 2017
Hi Maria
Yes you can 🙂
KateWednesday 11th January 2017
We generally cook it on medium, so it’s just simmering not boiling rapidly
Brenda NICHOLSONWednesday 11th January 2017
Low or it takes the taste out if not simmered
AnneSaturday 7th January 2017
I’d think low
AlexSunday 18th September 2016
Hi. Would you need to cook this on low, medium or high. Thanks
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