Venison Herb Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. venison, cut in 2-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate (m.s.g.)
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1 can condensed tomato soup (10 to 12 oz.) plus 1 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 3 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 1/2 c. celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered