Ingredients:

The outside pieces of 1 stick of Celery.

1 Leek.

1 Carrot.

1 Turnip.

1 large Onion,

1 Bay Leaf.

3 oz. Pearl Barley.

1 quart of Water.

2 oz. Butter.

1 teaspoonful of Marmite.

Pepper and Salt to taste.

How To Make:

Peel the vegetables and wash the celery and leek, and cut into small dice, and fry half the vegetables in the butter until well brown, then add the water, remaining vegetables, barley and Marmite, and simmer for 2 hours, add pepper and salt to taste and serve with dry toast and baked parsnips.