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Scotch broth

British & European90 mins£1.19 a portionFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Lamb mince300g
  • Pearl barley100g
  • Carrots300g
  • Swede1
  • Brown onions150g
  • Leeks250g
  • Stock cubes (12 pack)2
  • Sliced wholemeal loaf1

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.77 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Brown 300g lamb mince in a large pan for 6 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 chopped onion, 250g sliced leeks, 300g diced carrots and half a swede, diced. Cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 100g rinsed pearl barley, 2 stock cubes and 1.5 litres boiling water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the barley is tender. Season.

  4. 4

    Serve with bread from the loaf.

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