Hearty Venison and Vegetable Soup Cooked in Instant Pot

This Instant Pot venison and vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Tender venison, hearty vegetables, and savory broth come together in this flavorful and nutritious soup. The Instant Pot makes preparing this dish quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 lb venison stew meat, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
2. Add the venison stew meat and brown on all sides.
3. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the potatoes, tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
6. Once done, allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
7. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

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