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Elk with Barley Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds elk meat trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 quarts game broth or beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary optional
  • 3 cups cooked barley prepare as per package

Instructions

  • Season meat liberally with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add meat and brown evenly. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add broth and rosemary and cook over medium heat until meat is soft. Depending on the cut of meat, it may take an hour or two. Remove rosemary and stir in barley. Serve with warm bread or croutons.