Caribou Soup Recipe

Name: Caribou Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound caribou; 1 x vegetable oil for browning meat; 8 cups water; 2 each bay leaves; 4 each juniper berries; 2 each cloves; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 4 small potatoes quartered; 1 each carrots peeled and sliced; 1 each parsnips peeled and diced; 1/2 cup turnip peeled and diced; 1/2 cup cabbage shredded; 2 each celery stalks chopped; 2 medium banana peppers chopped; 1/2 cup green peas

Servings: persons

1 pound caribou
1 x vegetable oil for browning meat
8 cups water
2 each bay leaves
4 each juniper berries
2 each cloves
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
4 small potatoes quartered
1 each carrots peeled and sliced
1 each parsnips peeled and diced
1/2 cup turnip peeled and diced
1/2 cup cabbage shredded
2 each celery stalks chopped
2 medium banana peppers chopped
1/2 cup green peas

1
Trim the meat from the bones and cube in coarse dice.
2
Simmer the bones in water or stock with the bay leaves, juniper and cloves for about 2 hours.
3
Remove the bones and strain the stock.
4
Return the broth to the pot.
5
In a skillet brown the meat in a little oil or bacon fat.
6
Add to the pot.
7
Add the remaining ingredients except the peas and simmer 1/2 hr or more.
8
Add the peas minutes before serving.
9
This soup is best re-heated the second day.

325

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound caribou, 1 x vegetable oil for browning meat, 8 cups water, 2 each bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Caribou Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribou Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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