Duck Sauerkraut Soup
Description
Nowadays, preparing such soup doesn't require much effort. Duck is available in all supermarkets. It's not necessary to use a whole duck for this dish—you can simply buy a set of different duck parts intended for broth. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the duck into pieces if it's whole. I used a ready-made set for soup. Thaw at room temperature.
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Step 2
Put duck pieces into a large pot with water. Place on the stove. As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Add bay leaf. Simmer the duck gently for 2 hours. Throughout the cooking process, skim the foam off the broth with a skimmer.
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Step 3
Peel the onion. Cut into cubes. Add to a hot frying pan and sauté.
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Step 4
We do the same with sauerkraut. Place it in the pan and fry over low heat. However, the sauerkraut should be covered with a lid: it's not necessary to fry it too much, let it simmer instead.
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Step 5
Add the peeled potatoes to the broth. Add the fried onions and cabbage. Add any spices you like, to taste.
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Step 6
The cabbage soup should simmer over low heat until the vegetables are cooked. Mash the potatoes with a masher or fork once they become soft.
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Step 7
At the end, add fresh chopped herbs. The shchi is ready.