Tuscan veal broth

Ingredients

12

Steps

4

Serves

4

Cook Time

280-285 Min

Ingredients

  • 50g/2oz dried peas, soaked for 2 hours and drained
  • 900g/2lb boned neck of veal, diced
  • 1.2 litres/2pt beef stock
  • 50g/2oz barley
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 turnip, diced
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 100g/4oz tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 sprig of fresh basil
  • 100g/4oz dried vermicelli
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Put the peas, veal, stock and 600ml/1pt water in a large pan. Bring to the boil over a low heat. Using a slotted spoon, skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
  • When all the scum has been removed, add the barley and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently over a low heat for 25 minutes.
  • Add the carrot, turnip, leek, onion, tomatoes and basil to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Leave to simmer for about 2 hours, skimming the surface from time to time to remove any scum. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 2 hours.
  • Set the pan over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Add the vermicelli and cook for 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove and discard the basil. Serve immediately.
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