Begin with the meat. Venison, if you seek authenticity; if you were raised white, ground beef will do. The mirapoix can be purchased if you no longer till the back yard. Potatoes and peas and corn as well. No matter what the commercials say, frozen tastes nothing like fresh from the earth. If Grandfather did not milk the cow and churn the butter, saute the vegetables and meat in half a stick. Flour was bought and traded for for many generations; just open the bag and add a quarter cup. Beef stock is such a pain in the *** to make. Safe, sterile boxes with tamper-proof caps so much more convenient. Let the soup simmer for what seems to be a lifetime, then open two cans of hominy, drain them, and add to the ***, letting the smell summon the memories of whole families. Adjust the seasoning, sweetening the broth with a tear or two before serving.