Scotch broth

noun

1. a thick soup prepared from mutton, vegetables, and barley.

Scotch broth

noun

1. a thick soup made from mutton, lamb, or beef stock, vegetables, and pearl barley

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch broth¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

I like to keep the bones, so I can roast and simmer them into lamb stock, or a delicious soup called Scotch broth.

From Washington Post

Growing up in Scotland, it was always a good day when Mum announced she was making a pan of Scotch broth or lentil soup.

From The Guardian

Barley is one of Scotland's most important crops, used in everything from beer and whisky to Scotch broth.

From BBC

"Thick, for masculine gender: Scotch broth, concession to prejudices of great nation."

From Project Gutenberg

However, at the door she sufficiently shook off her mood to smile slightly at Dan: “I have had ‘lots of fun,’ and the Scotch broth was great!

From Project Gutenberg