Scotch Broth

From Hot Off the Griddle #10, February 1993.

Warm up on a cool day with a bowl of this hearty soup. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup dried whole green peas
  • 1/2 cup navy beans
  • 1 good meaty soup bone
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup yellow split peas
  • 3 large carrots
  • 3 large onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cups cabbage (cut up)
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup diced turnip
  • Salt and pepper

METHOD

  1. Soak whole green peas and beans overnight in water.
  2. Simmer soup bone in water to cover for about 2 hours; remove bone.
  3. Add barley, beans and peas and cook another hour.
  4. Add vegetables and cook 1/2 hour.
  5. Season to taste.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Posted on September 8, 2015 and filed under soups & stews.