Name: Authentic Bjornsoppa (Bear Soup) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Sweden
Ingredients: 2 pounds venison or beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes (as a modern substitute for bear meat); 8 cups beef or game broth; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large onion, peeled and quartered; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening); 1/4 cup cold water (if using flour for thickening); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Bjornsoppa 🇸🇪 Sweden

Bear soup, a traditional Swedish dish that once featured bear meat but now uses other meats.

Meat Traditional

Made with

Meat vegetables broth

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