Wild Game Goulash Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 lb ground deer meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup egg noodles (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown meat in vegetable oil until it is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium and add onion, pepper and celery. Saute until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle flour over meat and vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring a few times.

4. 4

   Add paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir.

5. 5

   Add potatoes, beef broth and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are almost done. Add egg noodles and cook for an additional 5 minutes until done.

6. 6

   Garnish with sour cream, chopped fresh dill and serve with pickles.