Reestit Mutton Soup

Ingredients

• 2lb Joint of Reestit Mutton
• 2lb Tatties
• 2 medium sized carrots
• 1 medium swede
• 2 onions
• 1 cabbage (preferably Shetland kale)

Method

• Place joint of mutton in large pan with sufficient water to cover. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 - 3 hours until meat is tender.
• Remove meat from pan, skim off fat, and dilute stock if it is too salty.
• Dice vegetables and add to pan. Bring to boil and simmer until vegetables are tender.

To Serve

• Either
  • Add pieces of diced reestit mutton to soup, to warm, then serve with fresh bannocks or bread.
• Or
  • Serve soup with buttered bannocks and sliced, cold reestit mutton.

Note:

• As many people will find Reestit Mutton Soup very salty, which is likely to induce thirst, a good supply of liquid refreshment should be available.