Spicy Scotch Broth Soup
Servings 6 servings
Calories 238kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices Irish bacon a.k.a British bacon or rashers
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots peeled
- 1 large potato
- 2 red chilies Red jalapeños work well, but any red chili pepper will do
- 1/4 cup pearl barley
- 5 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Place a large soup pan over medium heat.
- Cut the bacon into small cubes and add to the pan and cook for 3 minutes
- Finely chop the chili peppers and add to the bacon and stir.
- Cut the onion, carrots, and potato into small cubes and add to the soup pan. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and add the pearl barley to the soup. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes.
- Taste the soup and add salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve with some crust bread and butter. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3553IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg