Scotch Broth Recipe

Name: Scotch Broth Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb shanks (about 2 medium shanks); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 3 medium cloves garlic; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 8 cups homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth; 2 medium carrots, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 medium parsnip, finely diced (about 3/4 cup); 1 medium russet potato, finely diced (about 1 1/4 cups); 1/3 cup pearl barley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves