Duck Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of homemade Duck Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender, slow-cooked duck with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This rich and satisfying soup is prepared by browning duck to enhance its depth of flavor, then simmering it with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and herbs like thyme and bay leaves. Customizable with optional potatoes, noodles, or barley, it’s perfect for a cozy family meal or an impressive addition to any dinner menu. Serve it garnished with fresh parsley for a final touch of brightness. With its robust taste and inviting aroma, this Duck Soup recipe is bound to become a year-round favorite. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s the ultimate comfort food for soup lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs duck (whole or duck legs)
• 2 large carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnishing)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 8 cups water or chicken stock
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium potatoes (optional)
• 1 cup noodles or barley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the duck under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat or skin if using a whole duck.

Step 2

In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the duck on all sides to enhance the flavor. This step should take about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the duck from the pot and set aside. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the duck to the pot along with the bay leaves, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour in the water or chicken stock, ensuring the duck is fully submerged. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 90 minutes. Occasionally skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface.

Step 8

If using potatoes, peel and dice them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot after the first 60 minutes of cooking.

Step 9

If using noodles or barley, stir them into the pot during the last 20 minutes of cooking, following package instructions for timing.

Step 10

Once the duck is tender, carefully remove it from the pot. Let the meat cool slightly before shredding it off the bones. Discard the bones and return the shredded meat to the soup.

Step 11

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 12

Ladle the duck soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3890.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3981.3

Total Fat 276.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 689.5mg	0%
Sodium 3141.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 197.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.8mg	0%
Iron 32.7mg	0%
Potassium 4658.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 17.1%