Hamburger Scotch Broth

An Americanized version of a Scottish classic.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup onion, diced
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1  cup celery, diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄3 cup barley
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 5  allspice berries
• 3  teaspoons seasoning salt
• 3  beef bouillon cubes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Brown meat in a soup pot, drain excess fat.
2. Add vegetables and cook 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Pour in the water, ketchup, and tomato sauce and stir well.
4. Stir in barley.
5. Add bouillon and remaining seasonings.
6. Simmer 1 hour.
7. Remove bay leaf and serve.