On 18/10/2010 8:35 AM, Jean B. wrote:

>> I don't know whether to pity you or not. It was always one of my
>> favourite soups as a kid. I have not had the canned stuff in years. I
>> have got into the habit of using leftover lamb bones and bits to make
>> small batches of lamb broth and made Scotch broth with it.
>
> Please elaborate. When I made it, it was a pretty laborious project.
>


We faked it. I simmered the bones for a few hours, added some carrots,
onion, celery, some barley. It was good. It was even better when my wife
added a bit of curry powder. I dont think it would have been Scotch
broth any more but it was delicious.