Venison goulash soup

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsLean venison, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
5ouncesLard
poundsOnions, sliced
5ouncesSweet paprika
1tablespoonHot paprika
quartRed wine
3⅛quartWater
2largesPotatoes, peeled and quartered
3Carrots, peeled and quartered
2Apples, peeled, cored and quartered
Peppercorns
Juniper berries
3Bay leaves
A few \"Piment\" seeds (??)
3Stalks celery, thinly sliced
2bunchesParsley, chopped
Sour cream to taste

Directions

Best made in large quantities. Recipe therefor serves 12.

In a large pot, melt some of the lard and brown the meat in batches.

Add more lard as required. Remove the meat and reserve. Fry onions until browned. Remove onions from pot and reserve. Add remaining lard. Add paprika and stir well. Slowly add red wine and water, continuing to stir to make sure there are no lumps of paprika. Add meat and onions to pot again. Add potatoes, carrots, apples and spices. Quantities are approximate, use more, or less, as you wish.

Cook gently, covered, for 3 hours. Check occasionally, and add more water as required. Remove coarse spices, and add celery and parsley.

Serve with a bowl of sour cream, so each person can help themselves.

NOTE: This recipe does not mention salt, or pepper, which in my opinion ought to be included.

Posted by Karin Brewer. Courtesy of Fred Peters.