Venison Barley Soup – A delicious spin on classic beef barley soup made with venison instead of beef! Made with classic ingredients such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and more with instructions for cooking the stew in a slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stovetop.
Venison Barley Soup
This year, I discovered the joys of cooking with barley. The warm, nutty flavor has become a favorite of mine as I try to think up new and exciting ways to incorporate it into recipes. One of my favorite ways to use it so far has been in venison barley soup. This is a fun spin on classic beef barley soup but with venison instead of beef. If you have some extra venison on hand from last season or are looking for recipes to make with venison in the coming weeks, then you have to give this recipe a go. It is perfectly cozy and delicious!
Common Questions About Making Venison Barley Soup
What goes with venison barley soup?
There are so many great options for what to serve with venison barley soup but here are some of my favorite side dishes –
- Roasted Radishes
- Herb Quick Bread
- Melting Potatoes
- Skillet Cornbread
- Beer Bread
- Garlic Butter Carrots
What kind of barley is best for soup?
Pearl barley is the barley to use in this recipe.
Should barley be cooked before adding to soup?
If you want the barley to thicken the soup/stew up then you should refrain from cooking the barley before adding it to the soup. If you want the soup to be more brothy, then you should cook it before adding it in.
Does barley thicken soup?
Yes, barley does a great job thickening soups and stews up.
What cut of venison is best for soup?
Generally, I go for rump or chuck but most cuts will work decently well as they really tenderize while cooking.
Is venison healthier than beef?
There isn’t a huge difference between the two but venison tends to be a bit leaner, higher in protein, and higher in iron (according to Taste of Home).
How long does venison barley soup last in the fridge?
Generally, 3-4 days is about as long as you want to keep venison barley soup in the fridge. If you have leftovers that you want to save for longer, you can freeze it by transferring the cooled soup into an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.
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Venison Barley Soup - A delicious spin on classic beef barley soup made with venison instead of beef! Made with classic ingredients such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and more with instructions for cooking the stew in a slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stovetop. You can use any of the three different instructions (stovetop, slow cooker, or instant pot) to make this recipe. Just follow the exact instructions under the heading of the method you would like to use and ignore the rest.
Venison Barley Soup
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