How to Make Manx Broth - A Step-by-Step Guide

Manx broth is a traditional dish from the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. This hearty and flavorful soup has been a staple in Manx cuisine for centuries, and is the perfect comfort food for chilly days.

Manx broth is a simple and rustic soup, typically made with a few basic ingredients that are readily available in the Manx countryside. These ingredients often include lamb or beef, barley, root vegetables such as carrots, turnips...

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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 pound beef shank
  • ½ cup pearled barley
  • 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
  • ½ turnip, peeled and chopped
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the beef shank, barley, carrot, turnip, leek and celery. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently over medium heat for 2 hours. Remove the shank from the pot and cut the meat into small pieces. Return the meat to the pot, and discard the bone. Return to a boil and then stir in the parsley. Serve very hot.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 369mg