Dove and Wild Rice Soup
Dove Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Experience dove at its finest with this hearty recipe. The key is slow simmering, which ensures comforting, soul-warming flavors in every spoonful every time you make it.
Midwest tradition meets small game
Regional Comfort This hearty soup combines dove's intense flavor with wild rice's nutty character, creating warming comfort food perfect for cold weather.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
- Meat from 15-20 cooked doves
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8 cups dove or chicken stock
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, sage)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hearty Soup Method
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Rice Preparation: Cook the wild rice separately until tender. This takes about 45 minutes and keeps the grains intact.
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Vegetable Base: Sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion in butter until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
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Soup Assembly: Add dove stock, the cooked rice, and shredded dove meat. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours gently to meld the flavors.
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Final Enrichment: Stir in a splash of cream and fresh herbs just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
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Rice Preparation: Cook the wild rice separately until tender. This takes about 45 minutes and keeps the grains intact.
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Vegetable Base: Sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion in butter until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
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Soup Assembly: Add dove stock, the cooked rice, and shredded dove meat. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours gently to meld the flavors.
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Final Enrichment: Stir in a splash of cream and fresh herbs just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
FDA Food Safety Guidelines
â ïž Important: All wild dove preparations must reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety.
- Always use an instant-read meat thermometer to verify doneness.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw wild game.
- Thaw frozen game in the refrigerator â never at room temperature.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 335 calories, 32g protein, 15g fat, 17g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 335 calories, 32g protein, 15g fat, 17g carbohydrates.
