This is sooooo good. You have to make it to understand. Words cannot describe the happiness I experience when eating this soup :) Any ground meat can be used and feel free to improvise- the main ingredients that you need are: meat, pickle juice, mustard, and broth...everything else is just bonus.
Ingredients:
Venison Cheeseburger Soup
Directions:
1lb ground venison
1/2 large onion, diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
3 Tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
1 large tomato, diced
2 1/2 bone broth
1/3 cup pickle juice
2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
Crispy Bacon
Shredded lettuce or cabbage
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Pickles
Fresh Parsley (optional)
Heat soup pot over medium high heat. Brown ground venison with 1 Tablespoon of butter. Add remaining butter, onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 1 hour. Adjust salt to taste. Serve with toppings.