Traditional Irish Rabbit and Vegetable Soup

How to Make Traditional Irish Rabbit and Vegetable Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds rabbit
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 large onions
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Cut the rabbit into pieces and add to the pot. Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Chop the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot.

5. 5

   Pour in the vegetable stock and stir in the thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour.

7. 7

   After 1 hour, remove the rabbit pieces from the pot. Let them cool slightly, then shred the meat from the bones.

8. 8

   Return the shredded rabbit meat to the pot and discard the bones and bay leaves.

9. 9

   Simmer the soup for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.