Good Ol' Deer Soup

Good Ol' Deer Soup Our thanks to Todd Meyer for sending in this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean deer burger
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 cups water
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 - 11-1/2 oz. can V8 juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 tbsp parsley flakes
• 2 tps basil
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the deer, onion, salt and pepper. Cook until just browned. Drain if needed.

Place the meat in a crock pot.

Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.

Cook on low for about 8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Discard bay leaf if you can find it and serve with a crusty style of warm bread.

Enjoy.