{"id":225951,"date":"2026-10-05T18:33:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=225951"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:42:40","slug":"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rich, comforting, and fast, this elk heart mashed potato soup turns heart meat and Thanksgiving leftovers into a thick, savory chowder in about 20 minutes. Zero waste, all reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup-makes-leftovers-hit-harder\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">Elk Heart Mashed Potato Soup Makes Leftovers Hit Harder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-elk-heart-soup-recipe-specs-fast-easy-and-filling\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">Elk Heart Soup Recipe Specs: Fast, Easy, And Filling<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-you-need-for-rich-elk-heart-potato-soup\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">What You Need For Rich Elk Heart Potato Soup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-from-seared-elk-heart-to-thick-chowder-in-20-minutes\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">From Seared Elk Heart To Thick Chowder In 20 Minutes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-elk-heart-soup-pros-and-cons-after-a-big-bowl\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">Elk Heart Soup Pros And Cons After A Big Bowl<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-more-wild-game-recipes-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" data-level=\"2\">More Wild Game Recipes From GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup-makes-leftovers-hit-harder\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elk Heart Mashed Potato Soup Makes Leftovers Hit Harder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This elk heart mashed potato soup is my new favorite way to use both heart meat and Thanksgiving leftovers. Heart has a different texture than most folks are used to, but in this thick elk heart soup, it&#8217;s awesome and surprisingly normal-tasting. And mashed potato leftovers? Your aunt&#8217;s dry, pasty mashed potatoes will shine in this elk heart mashed potato soup. Plus, you can even use the turkey carcass for the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-simple-gourmet-game-bone-broth\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stock<\/a>. And if you don&#8217;t have any heart, you can use turkey meat or any other venison. This soup can be ready to eat in 20 minutes. Serve it up with some crusty bread or leftover rolls, and you&#8217;ve got a terrific meal everyone will enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Finished elk heart mashed potato soup in a bowl with crusty bread, photographed overhead.\" class=\"wp-image-225964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This elk heart mashed potato soup may be the best way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-elk-heart-soup-recipe-specs-fast-easy-and-filling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elk Heart Soup Recipe Specs: Fast, Easy, And Filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Servings<\/th><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Prep Time<\/th><td>10 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Cook Time<\/th><td>10 to 15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Total Time<\/th><td>About 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Difficulty<\/th><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-you-need-for-rich-elk-heart-potato-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Need For Rich Elk Heart Potato Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt-365-simple-gourmet-fried-elk-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elk heart<\/a>, diced, or other venison or bird meat, at least 1 pound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Tablespoon minced garlic (2-3 cloves)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Tablespoon butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking oil and seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cups mashed potatoes (or use <a href=\"https:\/\/idahoan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Idahoan<\/a> potatoes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 quart of stock or bone broth, plus more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sour cream, shredded cheese, and other add-ons to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Idahoan instant mashed potatoes used as a shortcut for elk heart mashed potato soup.\" class=\"wp-image-225963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you don&#8217;t have leftover spuds, I like the Idahoan brand instant mashed potatoes for this elk heart soup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like it pretty basic, but you could add sliced carrots and chunks of potato; it will increase the cooking time. Saut\u00e9ed onions are another addition; just make sure they get soft. Sour cream, shredded cheese, and chives would also be good. This wild game soup is a terrific base for whatever other flavors you want to pile on. Heck, use <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-simple-gourmet-how-to-make-sausage-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">venison sausage<\/a> instead of heart, and it&#8217;s also great.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Diced elk heart coated with oil and seasoning before browning for elk heart soup.\" class=\"wp-image-225962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dice the elk heart meat and coat it with a little oil and seasoning before it hits the heat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-from-seared-elk-heart-to-thick-chowder-in-20-minutes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Seared Elk Heart To Thick Chowder In 20 Minutes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by dicing the elk heart into small pieces, about the size you&#8217;d expect to find in clam chowder. In a bowl, coat the meat with oil and seasoning. I used Lawry&#8217;s. Next, brown one side of the meat in a hot pan. Do it in batches so that it truly browns without making too much juice and boiling instead. I also like to use a griddle instead of a skillet when possible because the juices evaporate better and the meat browns better. After you have browned all the meat, use a little of the stock to deglaze the pan and add it to the soup later.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Elk heart mashed potato soup cooking in a cast iron pot with a wooden spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-225966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Combine the elk heart, stock, and mashed potatoes in your pot and blend everything together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a pot big enough for at least 3 quarts, saute the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-simple-gourmet-perfect-wild-game-steak-with-garlic-butter\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garlic in butter<\/a> until it softens. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the deglazed stock from the meat pan. Mix in your mashed potatoes, blending them slowly into the soup. If necessary, add more stock or water to thin the soup. I like it pretty thick, like chowder. Season to taste, and serve the elk heart mashed potato soup hot with sourdough bread. Or pour it into a sourdough bread bowl. Now we&#8217;re talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up overhead view of thick elk heart mashed potato soup served with bread.\" class=\"wp-image-225965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Simple_Gourmet_Elk_Heart_Potato_Soup_Levi_Sim3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Serve this elk heart mashed potato soup piping hot with crusty bread.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-elk-heart-soup-pros-and-cons-after-a-big-bowl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elk Heart Soup Pros And Cons After A Big Bowl<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Uses leftovers, fast cook time, rich and filling, flexible with add-ins, works with elk, deer, or turkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Browning in batches takes attention, heart texture can be new for some, and thicker chowder may need thinning for next-day reheat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-more-wild-game-recipes-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Wild Game Recipes From GunsAmerica Digest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-simple-gourmet-game-bone-broth\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Gourmet: Game Bone Broth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-simple-gourmet-how-to-make-sausage-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Gourmet: How To Make Venison Sausage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/simple-gourmet-elk-stew-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-elk-heart-mashed-potato-soup\" title=\"Elk Heart Potato Soup: Wild Comfort in 20 Minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple Gourmet: Elk Stew Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rich, comforting, and fast, this elk heart mashed potato soup turns heart meat and Thanksgiving leftovers into a thick, savory chowder in about 20 minutes. 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