Scotch broth

American  

noun

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

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Scotch broth British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Scotch broth

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Scotch broth

But it's lucky for me and for him he didn't, becaase he couldn't, for it won't be ready this three-quarters of an hour—only the Scotch broth, which boiled over.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Edgeworth, Maria

Those who prefer Scotch broth well peppered to Butter-Scotch, should read Our Journey to the Hebrides, by Mr. and Mrs. Pennell.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

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 The Girl From His Town by Vorst, Marie Van

The flank, together with the rib bone, ordinarily makes a gallon of good Scotch broth.

From Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife by Miller, Marion Mills

Scotch broth was before them—pukka Scotch broth, the doctor called it; and also the captain and the doctor had some East Indian name for the chutney.

From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Morley, Christopher