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   Tattie Soup

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This is a traditional Scottish peasant soup, easy to make and made with the most humble and easily obtained ingredients. Traditionally a handful of finely chopped nettle tops is thrown in 10 minutes before serving but parsley would be a reasonable alternative to freshen up the soup.
Ingredients
Serves: 4

450 Gram Old potatoes (1 lb)
2 Onions
2 Old carrots
4 Rashers Streaky bacon, optional
1.7 Litres Water, or Beef stock (3 pints)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
handful Nettle tops, finely chopped, or fresh parsley
Method
Peel and slice the potatoes, coarsely grate the skinned onions and carrots and cut the bacon into squares.

Bring the water or stock to the boil in a large pan and add the vegetables and bacon. Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours until the soup is thick and creamy.

Season. Add the chopped nettle tops or parsley 10 minutes before serving.



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