Easy Creamy Venison and Potato Chowder
A hearty, easy wild game soup made with venison, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy broth — perfect for cold camp days or quick weeknight dinners.
There’s something about a long day in the woods that makes a hot bowl of chowder hit different. This Easy Creamy Venison and Potato Chowder is sure to hit the spot. Whether you’re thawing out after a cold morning sit, rolling into camp at dark, or feeding a hungry family on a busy weeknight, you need recipes that are simple, hearty, and rely on ingredients you probably already have. That’s exactly why this chowder has become one of my go‑to wild game meals.
The ingredient list is short — perfect for camp cooking, where storage space is tight and you don’t want to haul around half your pantry. Bacon adds smoky depth, potatoes make it filling enough to stand alone as a full meal, and the creamy broth brings everything together into a cozy, comforting bowl. I used elk here, but any ground venison works just as well: whitetail, mule deer, moose, or whatever you’ve got stocked in the freezer.
Another reason this recipe works so well for hunters: the flexibility. I used elk for this batch, but any ground venison works perfectly — whitetail, mule deer, elk, moose, even ground bear if that’s what you’ve got. It’s an excellent way to use up grind during the season when you need something warm, filling, and fast.
Camp cooking can be a challenge when space is tight and ingredient lists need to stay short. With only a handful of staples — potatoes, venison, bacon, broth, and a can of cream soup — you can build a hearty chowder with minimal effort. Everything cooks in one pot, which is ideal when you’re cooking over a camp stove or trying to keep dishes to a minimum.
And let’s talk flavor. The smoky bacon, creamy broth, and tender potatoes turn this into a comfort meal that tastes like it took way more work than it actually does. It’s rich without being heavy, simple without being bland, and endlessly customizable. Add corn, toss in extra cheese, or top it with green onions — whatever you’re in the mood for.
Whether you’re searching for wild game soup recipes, venison camp meals, or quick weeknight venison dinners, this chowder is always a crowd-pleaser. Minimal effort, low fuss, and big flavor — a true hunter-friendly chowder you’ll want all season long. This is the kind of recipe that proves wild game doesn’t need to be complicated to taste incredible. Minimal effort, low fuss, and big flavor — a true hunter-friendly chowder you’ll want all season long.
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PrintEasy Creamy Venison and Potato Chowder
A hearty, easy wild game soup made with venison, potatoes, and creamy broth — perfect for cold camp days. Just a few staple ingredients that result in big time flavor.
Ingredients
- 2–3 slices Bacon, Chopped
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning, divided (or more, to taste)
- 1 pound ground Venison
- 1 small Onion, Diced
- 3–4 Potatoes, ½ inch Diced
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can Cream of Chicken (or Cream of Mushroom Soup)
- ½ cup Frozen Corn
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar, Plus More for Serving
- Green Onions, For Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a pot until crisp; remove and set aside, leaving grease in pot.
- Brown venison in the bacon grease; season with half of the AP seasoning. Once browned but still slightly pink, add onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, cream of soup, and remaining seasoning, Simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in corn and/or cheese if using.
- Serve hot, topped with bacon bites and green onions, plus extra shredded cheese if desired.
