Scotch broth

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 turnip, diced
• 100 g pearl barley, rinsed
• 1.5 litres vegetable or chicken stock
• A handful of shredded cabbage
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Soften the onion, carrots, leek and turnip in oil for 8 minutes.
2. Add the barley and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for about 55 minutes.
3. Add the cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes, until the barley and vegetables are tender. Season to taste.