Venison Vegetable Soup

by Al Giulio
(Boulder, MT)

Ingredients

¾ pound venison, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown venison in oil. Add onion; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 1 hour longer or until meat is tender.

Yield: 8 servings.