WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH DUCK CONFIT
Evocative of cassoulet but so much easier, this bean soup manages to be both rugged and elegant. No part of the confit duck legs goes to waste.
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Bean Duck Tomato Cognac/Armagnac Fall Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 (main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Quick-soak beans by putting them in cold water to cover by 2 inches in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover, then soak 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid.
- Remove skin and bones from duck legs, reserving both, then coarsely shred meat.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook reserved bones, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and cloves, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add drained beans, broth, water, and tomatoes and simmer, partially covered, stirring and skimming froth occasionally, until beans are tender, about 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice reserved skin, then lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook in a dry medium nonstick skillet over low heat, stirring to separate, until fat is rendered and skin is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves, bones, and thyme from soup. Transfer 2 cups solids and 1 cup liquid from soup to a blender and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to soup. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and keep warm, covered.
- Heat Armagnac in a small saucepan over low heat just until warm, then carefully ignite with a kitchen match (use caution; flames will shoot up). When flames subside, stir Armagnac into soup along with meat, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with crisp skin.
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Reenie Patt
reenie-patt12@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. The duck confit is so tender and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is rich and creamy, and the whole dish is just so comforting. I will definitely be making
Emily Wanjira
wanjira.emily@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover duck confit. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the duck confit adds a delicious richness. I served the soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Raja Babu Tarek islam
i.r@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! The duck confit is so tender and flavorful, and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is rich and creamy, and the whole dish is just so comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Nuray Siddiqua
nuray-siddiqua@yahoo.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. The duck confit adds a delicious depth of flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this s
Rudolf Pollabauer
r_pollabauer@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the smokiness of the duck confit and the creaminess of the beans. This soup is definitely a keeper!
Abhisek Chettri
c.a17@hotmail.comThis soup is a must-try for any soup lover. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. The duck confit adds a delicious depth of flavor to the soup. I served the soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Md kaosar Sorif
msorif39@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. The duck confit is so tender and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is rich and creamy, and the whole dish is just so comforting. I will definitely be making
Jaycee
jaycee@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover duck confit. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the duck confit adds a delicious richness. I served the soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Linda Alvarado
l85@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! The duck confit is so tender and flavorful, and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is rich and creamy, and the whole dish is just so comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
paru Pariyar
p.p11@yahoo.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. The duck confit adds a delicious depth of flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this s
Bukenya Denis
bukenya35@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the smokiness of the duck confit and the creaminess of the beans. This soup is definitely a keeper!
corner stone
s_c89@gmail.comThis soup is a must-try for anyone who loves duck confit. The soup is rich and flavorful, and the duck confit is fall-off-the-bone tender. I served the soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Foryou Trick
f@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of duck, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was delicious and the duck confit was not gamey at all. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a hearty and
Zubair Zs
zubair@aol.comThis soup is incredible! The duck confit is so tender and flavorful, and the beans and vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is rich and creamy, and the whole dish is just so comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Ashmitha R.M
r-ashmitha14@aol.comI made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The duck confit added a depth of flavor that I've never tasted in a soup before. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Noel Matea
mn71@gmail.comThis white bean soup with duck confit is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is creamy and rich, with a slight smokiness from the duck confit. The beans are tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I