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Scotch Broth Recipe
Scotch Broth Category Soup Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

2 lb Beef bones, meaty

2 qt -water

6 Peppercorns

1 1/2 ts Salt

1 c Carrots, chopped

1 c Celery, chopped

1 c Turnips, chopped

1/2 c Onion, chopped

1/4 c Pearl barley, med.

In a large kettle, combine soup bones, water, salt and peppercorns. Cover an simmer for 2? hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones. Remove bones. Strain broth; cool and chill. Skim off fat. Remove meat from bones; dice and return to broth along with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the vegetables are barley are tender. 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

 
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