Duck Soup (Czarnina)

Duck Soup (Czarnina)
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    33

A deeply flavorful and unique Polish soup, traditionally enjoyed during Easter. This rich and complex broth, featuring tender duck and sweet fruits, is a culinary adventure best served with homemade noodles.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    157 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    43 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    598 mg
  • Sugar
    22 g
  • Fat
    46 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large stock pot, fully submerge the duck in water. Add salt, and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. (Approximately 15 minutes)

02

Step

Create a sachet by placing the celery, parsley, allspice, and cloves in a cheesecloth bag. Add the sachet to the stock pot. Cover and simmer over low heat until the duck meat is very tender. (Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)

03

Step

Remove the cheesecloth bag from the pot and set aside. Take out the duck. Discard the bones, chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the broth.

04

Step

Stir in the prunes, raisins, and chopped apple. Allow the soup to simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together. (Approximately 30 minutes)

05

Step

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour and sugar into the cream until smooth. Gradually whisk in the duck blood. Temper the mixture by slowly adding about 1/2 cup of the hot soup stock to the blood mixture, blending until well combined. Carefully pour the blood mixture back into the stock pot, stirring constantly, until the soup gently returns to a simmer. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

06

Step

Serve hot with home-made noodles.

For the most authentic flavor, use wild duck. If unavailable, a farm-raised duck can be substituted.
Adding vinegar to duck blood prevents coagulation.
Adjust the amount of sugar and lemon juice to balance the sweetness and acidity according to your preference.

Dedrick Koelpin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Joany Rohan

    My family loved this soup! It was a hit at our Easter dinner. I will definitely be making it again.

  • Geraldine Terry

    I added a pinch of cinnamon and it gave the soup a lovely warm spice. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Zoie Kuvalis

    Finding duck blood was a challenge, but the end result was worth the effort. Such a delicious and comforting soup.

  • Jonathan Rippin

    The key is to take your time with the broth. Let it simmer for a long time to develop the flavors.

  • Marianna Wunsch

    This soup is incredibly unique! The combination of duck and fruit is something I never would have thought of, but it works so well.

  • Malcolm Rohan

    I was a little hesitant about the duck blood, but it really makes the soup. Don't skip it!

  • Joe Auer

    This is a special occasion soup, but so worth the effort. A true taste of Poland!

  • Thaddeus Sipes

    I made this for a Polish friend of mine and he said it reminded him of his grandmother's cooking. High praise!

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