Hearty Caribou Soup with Root Vegetables

Savor the flavors of the wild with this hearty caribou soup. Made with tender caribou meat, a variety of root vegetables, and aromatic herbs and spices, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make. Enjoy a bowl of this wholesome caribou soup and warm your soul with each spoonful.

Ingredients

• 1 pound caribou meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the caribou meat and cook until browned. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Return the cooked caribou meat to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.
9. Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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