Scottish Oatmeal Soup is ideal for family and friends on a cold January day.

Ingredients
1tbsp Butter
1 onion (chopped fine)
1 carrot (grated)
1/2 med turnip (grated)
1 leek (sliced thin)
35g oatmeal (fine)
600ml chicken stock
200ml whole milk
Salt and pepper

Instructions
Add the butter to a large soup pan and add in the onion, carrot, leek and turnip. Stir through for five minutes. Add in the oatmeal and fry for a few minutes with the vegetables. Add in some additonal butter if required. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the chicken stock and leave to simmer for 45mins – 1 hour. Keep an eye on the water level you may need a little water to thin. Add in the milk, more or less to your preferred consistency and stir through to warm. Check the seasonings and adjust if necessary. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve with oatcakes and cheese or crusty bread.