Brotchan Roy

By Jeannette Ferrary

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Rating
3(14)
Comments
Read comments

Brotchan roy, a thick broth, is an old Dublin favorite traditionally served with Irish soda bread.

Featured in: Irish Food: A Cuisine That Warms the Cockles of the Heart

  • or to save this recipe.

  • Subscriber benefit: give recipes to anyone
    As a subscriber, you have 10 gift recipes to give each month. Anyone can view them - even nonsubscribers. Learn more.
    Subscribe

  • Print Options

Advertisement

Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2tablespoons butter
  • 4tablespoons old-fashioned Irish oatmeal (not instant or quick-cooking)
  • 3cups beef broth or milk
  • 2large leeks, cleaned and sliced
  • Dash nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3tablespoons chopped parsley
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

131 calories; 6 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 585 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Powered by
Cooking Newsletter illustration

Opt out or contact us anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Opt out or contact us anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In two-quart saucepan melt butter and saute oats 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.

  2. Step 2

    Pour broth or milk into pot and bring to boil, stirring constantly.

  3. Step 3

    Add remaining ingredients except parsley, lower heat and cook 30 to 50 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

  4. Step 4

    Puree in blender or food processor and serve in small bowls topped with parsley.

Ratings

3 out of 5
14 user ratings
Your rating

or to rate this recipe.

Have you cooked this?

or to mark this recipe as cooked.

Private Notes

Leave a Private Comment on this recipe and see it here.

Comments

sfmoran

terrific traditional Irish soup and simple to make. My only suggestion: half broth and half milk. Also traditional is using lamb stock if you are lucky enough to have it.

sfmoran

terrific traditional Irish soup and simple to make. My only suggestion: half broth and half milk. Also traditional is using lamb stock if you are lucky enough to have it.

Private comments are only visible to you.

Recipe Tags

Advertisement

or to save this recipe.