Manx Broth

Beef shank, leek, celery and turnip flavor this hearty broth from Isle Of Man (where I grew up!)

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.