How to Cook Squirrel Soup! Wild Game Recipes for Homesteading, Cooking, Hunting & Survival

squirrel

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is more widely available and provides a similar protein source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for cooking.

Prepare the squirrel by removing the skin and entrails.

Cut the squirrel into pieces and season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over high heat until shimmering.

Add the squirrel pieces and brown them, then remove them from the pot.

Chop the squirrel into smaller pieces using a cleaver.

Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat.

Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sweat until almost translucent.

Add the chopped squirrel back into the pot and bring it to a simmer.

Strain the soup to remove solids and keep the liquid.

Mash the strained solids and add butter to thicken the soup.

Return the strained liquid to the pot and add the mashed solids.

Simmer the soup until it thickens and the flavors meld.

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