Duck Soup (Czarnina) Recipe

Name: Duck Soup (Czarnina)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) wild duck, whole; 4 cups duck blood; 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup heavy cream; 5 whole allspice berries; 2 whole cloves; 16 ounces pitted prunes; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 tart apple - peeled, cored and chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon white sugar; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 (4 pound) wild duck, whole
4 cups duck blood
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
1 cup heavy cream
5 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
16 ounces pitted prunes
1/2 cup raisins
1 tart apple - peeled, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Cover whole duck with water in large stock pot. Add salt, and bring to a boil. Skim off foam.
2
Place celery, parsley, allspice, and cloves in a cheese cloth bag, and add to stock pot. Cover and cook over low heat until meat is tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
3
Remove cheese cloth bag from stock pot. Remove duck. Discard bones, cut up meat, and return to the broth.
4
Mix in prunes, raisins and apple. Simmer for 30 minutes.
5
In a medium bowl, beat flour and sugar into cream until smooth. Beat in duck blood gradually. Add 1/2 cup hot soup stock to blood mixture, blending thoroughly. Pour mixture slowly back into stock pot, stirring constantly until soup comes to a boil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, lemon juice and vinegar.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 pound) wild duck, whole, 4 cups duck blood, 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Duck Soup (Czarnina) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Duck Soup (Czarnina)

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Variations & substitutions

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