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Comforting Homemade Duck Soup
A heartwarming and flavorful homemade duck soup, perfect for a cozy meal. This recipe guides you through creating a rich broth with tender duck meat, infused with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, ensuring a delightful and nourishing experience that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
#duck
#soup
#homemade
#comfort food
#asian cuisine
#stew
#dinner
#winter warmer
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Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
2h 40m
Cook Time
3h
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Asian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
20g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Duck simmering in a rich broth
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Soup with added vegetables
Instructions
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- Blanch the duck pieces: Place duck pieces in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum. Boil for 5-7 minutes, then drain and rinse the duck thoroughly under cold water. This step helps remove impurities and excess fat.10m
Preview10mPreviewBlanch the duck pieces: Place duck pieces in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum. Boil for 5-7 minutes, then drain and rinse the duck thoroughly under cold water. This step helps remove impurities and excess fat. - Sear the duck (optional but recommended): In the same pot or a Dutch oven, add a tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Sear the duck pieces for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. This adds depth of flavor.7m
Preview7mPreviewSear the duck (optional but recommended): In the same pot or a Dutch oven, add a tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Sear the duck pieces for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. This adds depth of flavor. - Add aromatics and water: Add sliced ginger, chopped green onions, smashed garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot with the duck. Pour in 2.5 liters of water (or broth).5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd aromatics and water: Add sliced ginger, chopped green onions, smashed garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot with the duck. Pour in 2.5 liters of water (or broth). - Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the duck meat is very tender and easily falls off the bone. Skim off any excess fat from the surface periodically.2h
Preview2hPreviewSimmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the duck meat is very tender and easily falls off the bone. Skim off any excess fat from the surface periodically. - Add vegetables: After simmering, add the chopped carrots and daikon radish to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.25m
Preview25mPreviewAdd vegetables: After simmering, add the chopped carrots and daikon radish to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. - Season and finish: Stir in the bok choy, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the bok choy is wilted but still slightly crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.8m
Preview8mPreviewSeason and finish: Stir in the bok choy, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the bok choy is wilted but still slightly crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. - Serve: Ladle the hot duck soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets duck meat, vegetables, and plenty of broth. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!2m
Preview2mPreviewServe: Ladle the hot duck soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets duck meat, vegetables, and plenty of broth. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
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