Venison Burger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground venison, no added pork or suet
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 qt beef broth
  • 3/4 cup V-8 juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 3 medium red potatoes, diced, skin on
  • 1 tbsp quick barley (optional)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • handful of broken spaghetti or other pasta (optional)

Instructions

Brown venison and onion in a skillet. Do not drain and add to a large pot.

Add beef broth, V-8 and wine. Stir together and bring to a boil.

Add potatoes and barley. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 22-25 minutes.

Add vegetables and pasta. Simmer additional 8-10 minutes.

Remove from heat, cover and let stand for an hour or so.

Reheat to near boiling.

Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.

"Serves 3 - 4 people. Double to serve more." - Lloyd