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    Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup

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    This creamy duck & wild rice soup is hearty, savory, and chock full of tender duck, veggies, rice, wild mushrooms, and herbs! Not only is it incredibly creamy and delicious, but it is loaded with tons of flavor! Plus, this soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover duck meat that you may have on hand!

    Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup Recipe

    This creamy soup is super easy to make, especially if you have some leftover duck meat already! It is so amazingly flavorful and delicious that you'll want to make it every time you get your hands on some duck!

    The broth itself is actually very simple to whip up, so don't let it intimidate you if you've never made some before! Trust me, it's worth the extra effort!

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    This creamy duck & wild rice soup is hearty, rich, and super flavorful!
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    • Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup Recipe
    • 🥘 Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🥩 Recipes Using Game Meat
    • 📋 Recipe

    🥘 Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup Ingredients

    This soup is full of different veggies, herbs, and spices. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor!

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    • Wild Rice - 1 cup of raw wild rice that has been thoroughly rinsed in hot water before cooking.
    • Butter - ¼ cup of salted butter.
    • Leek - ½ cup of chopped leek.
    • Carrots - 3 medium carrots that have been washed and diced.
    • Celery - 4 celery ribs that have been washed and diced. If you have them, you can also use the leaves!
    • Bay Leaves - 2 bay leaves.
    • Herbes De Provence - ½ tablespoon of herbes de provence.
    • Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of both salt and pepper to taste.
    • Garlic Powder - ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Parsley - 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. If desired, you can use an additional ½ tablespoon for garnish.
    • Duck Stock - 6 cups of duck stock.
    • Duck - 2 cups of cooked duck. This is approximately 1 pound of chopped or pulled duck with the skin removed.
    • Heavy Cream - 1 cup of heavy cream.

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    🔪 How To Make Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup

    Simply cook your rice, saute the veggies, and let the soup simmer! Grab your stock pot (or Dutch oven), a cutting board, and a knife to get started.

    This recipe yields 8 satisfying servings of duck soup! Don't worry, the leftovers are just as tasty!

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    Process image 3 showing added seasoning and bay leaf.
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    1. Rinse the rice. Minnesota wild rice needs to be rinsed well in hot water for at least 30 seconds to a minute. Add 1 cup of raw wild rice (that has been rinsed) to your saucepan with 3 cups of hot water while you prepare the remaining ingredients (go ahead and follow the cooking instructions on the packaging for the rice with these exceptions). *Make sure to strain the rice once cooked, as the water it was cooked in can give off a bitter flavor.
    2. Saute. Place a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat and melt ¼ cup of butter. Add ½ cup of chopped leeks, 3 medium carrots, and 4 ribs of celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until the carrots have softened.
    3. Add. Add 2 bay leaves, seasoning (½ tablespoon of Herbes de provence, 1 tablespoon of parsley, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of both salt and pepper), and 6 cups of duck stock, then stir to combine.
    4. Simmer. Increase heat to high and let the soup come up to a boil, then reduce heat to low, put the lid on, and simmer for 20 minutes.
    5. Add. Add 4 ounces of wild mushrooms, 2 cups of chopped duck meat, cooked Minnesota wild rice, and 1 cup of heavy cream. Continue to simmer the soup until everything is heated through.
    6. Taste. Once cooked, discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning as needed. Then, serve immediately.

    Serve your creamy duck and wild rice soup with some butter herb Rhodes rolls, or rustic bread! Of course, it tastes fantastic as-is, too! Enjoy!

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    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • I used a 5-pound duck for this recipe, but you can also use the leftovers from more than one duck if you are so lucky to roast or grill two at a time.
    • To make the duck broth, pat your duck dry after rinsing it in cool water. Trim any excess skin as needed. Then cook your 5-pound duck with 6+ cups of water (more if needed to cover the whole duck) with roughly chopped mirepoix vegetables (carrots, celery, onion). Bring to a boil then cook at a low boil for 30 minutes. Remove from the broth and pull the duck meat then strain out the vegetables for your broth (skim the fat if needed).
    • An optional step for more depth of flavor is to sear your duck on all sides for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat with ½ tablespoon of cooking oil in the stockpot before boiling.
    • Don't skip rinsing the wild rice with hot water thoroughly! This will remove any remaining excess starch before cooking.
    • The stock or water used to cook your wild rice should be discarded once the rice is cooked. This will prevent the soup from taking a bitter flavor that can linger in the liquids.
    • To add another amazing layer of flavor, you can roast the wild rice in a dry skillet over medium-high heat before cooking it. This not only adds a nice nutty, smoky flavor but also helps to break the hull. Just be sure to have a clean container ready for the roasted rice (so you can immediately stop the cooking).
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    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Keep any leftover soup stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

    Reheating Duck & Wild Rice Soup

    You can reheat small portions in the microwave or larger portions in a saucepan on the stovetop. Simply simmer it over medium heat until hot!

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    ❓ FAQ

    Do You Cook Wild Rice Before Adding It To Soup?

    Yep! Make sure you thoroughly rinse the rice in order to remove any excess starch before cooking it. If you cook the rice directly in the broth with the soup, it could add a bitter flavor to your dish. This is why it is best to cook it separately and then add it to the soup.

    What Does Wild Rice Taste Like?

    Wild rice has a texture that is chewy, similar to brown rice. However, the flavor is more earthy, with a toasty and nutty essence to it.

    What Does Duck Taste Like?

    You'll see duck is commonly compared to chicken since they are both birds. However, duck meat has a bold flavor that is more similar to red meat than chicken and it is also fattier (which makes it more tender).

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    • Rabbit Stew - A rich stew that is full of tender rabbit, potatoes, and veggies!
    • Bison Burger - A classic burger recipe that features bison instead of beef!
    • Smoked Bison Prime Rib - A smokey and flavorful roast that everyone will love!
    • Elk Burgers - Hearty and juicy burgers that are loaded up with flavor!
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    Creamy Duck & Wild Rice Soup

    This creamy duck & wild rice soup is hearty, savory, and chock full of tender duck, veggies, rice, wild mushrooms, and herbs! Not only is it incredibly creamy and delicious, but it is loaded with tons of flavor! Plus, this soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover duck meat that you may have on hand!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 352kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup raw wild rice (rinsed thoroughly in hot water using a fine mesh sieve)
    • ¼ cup butter (salted)
    • ½ cup leek (washed, chopped)
    • 3 medium carrots (washed, diced)
    • 4 ribs celery (washed, diced - use the green leaves from the celery if you have them)
    • 2 bay leaves
    • ½ tablespoon Herbes de provence
    • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped - use another ½ tablespoon or more of chopped parsley to garnish, if desired)
    • 6 cups duck stock
    • 4 oz wild mushrooms
    • 2 cups cooked duck (approximately 1 pound chopped or pulled duck, skin removed)
    • 1 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Minnesota wild rice needs to be rinsed well in hot water for at least 30 seconds to a minute. Add the raw wild rice (that has been rinsed) to your saucepan with 3 cups of hot water while you prepare the remaining ingredients (go ahead and follow the cooking instructions on the packaging for the rice with these exceptions). *Make sure to strain the rice once cooked, as the water it was cooked in can give off a bitter flavor.
      1 cup raw wild rice
    • Place a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter. Add chopped leeks, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until the carrots have softened.
      ¼ cup butter, 3 medium carrots, 4 ribs celery, ½ cup leek
    • Add the bay leaves, seasoning (Herbes de provence, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper), and the duck stock, then stir to combine.
      2 bay leaves, ½ tablespoon Herbes de provence, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 6 cups duck stock
    • Increase heat to high and let the soup come up to a boil, then reduce heat to low, put the lid on, and simmer for 20 minutes.
    • Add the wild mushrooms, chopped duck meat, cooked wild rice, and heavy cream. Continue to simmer the soup until everything is heated through.
      4 oz wild mushrooms, 2 cups cooked duck, 1 cup heavy cream
    • Once cooked, discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning as needed. Then, serve immediately.

    Equipment You May Need

    Cutting Board
    Chef's Knife
    Large Stockpot

    Notes

    • I used a 5-pound duck for this recipe, but you can also use the leftovers from more than one duck if you are so lucky to roast or grill two at a time.
    • To make the duck broth, pat your duck dry after rinsing in cool water. Trim any excess skin as needed. Then cook your 5-pound duck with 6+ cups of water (more if needed to cover the whole duck) with rough chopped mirepoix vegetables (carrots, celery, onion). Bring to a boil then cook at a low boil for 30 minutes. Remove from the broth and pull the duck meat then strain out the vegetables for your broth (skim the fat if needed).
    • An optional step for more depth of flavor is to sear your duck on all sides for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat with ½ tablespoon of cooking oil in the stockpot before boiling.
    • Don't skip rinsing the wild rice with hot water thoroughly! This will remove any remaining excess starch before cooking.
    • The stock or water used to cook your wild rice should be discarded once the rice is cooked. This will prevent the soup from taking a bitter flavor that can linger in the liquids.
    • To add another amazing layer of flavor, you can roast the wild rice in a dry skillet over medium-high heat before cooking it. This not only adds a nice nutty, smoky flavor but also helps to break the hull. Just be sure to have a clean container ready for the roasted rice (so you can immediately stop the cooking).
    • To store: Keep any leftover soup stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
    • To reheat: You can reheat small portions in the microwave or larger portions in a saucepan on the stovetop. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 352kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 503mg (22%) | Potassium: 603mg (17%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 4372IU (87%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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