Deer Hunting

Deer, Mushroom and Barley Soup

Instead of the traditional beef barley soup, we used ground venison. If you're looking to eat healthier, this is a great dish because it so low in fat and filled with tons of healthy goodies like carrots, onions, barley and mushrooms. But it's also hearty. Potatoes will make anything hearty. This Deer, Mushroom and Barley Soup is very easy to make and sooo flavorful.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground venison
- 2 tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 container (32 oz.) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1 quart water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 cup uncooked barley
- salt and pepper, to taste
- peas (optional)

For instructions and step-by-step photos, please visit our recipe blog:

http://foodforhunters.blogspot.com/2011/12/deer-mushroom-and-barley-soup...

Enjoy!