Venison Barley Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs ground venison
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • couple dashes of garlic powder
  • 1 qt carton of low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (15 oz.) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube, crushed
  • 1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 heaping cup pearl barley
  • 2 cans (15 oz.) mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup black or white beans, optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms, optional

Instructions

Brown the burger in a skillet with the chopped onion and garlic powder. Don't drain and add to a 4 quart crock-pot.

Add the broth, tomatoes, bouillon and barley. Stir well. Add the optional beans and mushrooms. Stir.

Cook on high for 45 minutes. Reduce to low for 8-10 hours.

Add the mixed vegetables for last hour of cooking.

Serve with good crusty bread and hearty red wine.

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