Vegetable Deer Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 pound ground deer
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the celery and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the ground deer and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, potatoes, and kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Deer meat is an excellent source of protein, iron, and zinc.
• Vegetable broth is a great way to add flavor to soups without a lot of extra calories.
• Kidney beans are a good source of fiber and protein, and they help fill you up.