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How to make duck soup in autumnDuckDuck soup is the most nourishing.For example, in Hangzhou, which is known as "Duck City," there are many ways to make duck soup locally, and each season has different duck soup recipes.For example, in autumn, when the weather is cold, people's appetite is increased, and every household in Hangzhou will cook old duck soup.Today, I will introduce some ways to make duck soup.

How to choose old ducks for making duck soup

As the saying goes, "Young ducks are good for detoxification, while old ducks are nourishing," meaning that if you want to use ducks for nourishment, you should use old ducks.Young ducks not only don't have nourishing effects, but they are also toxic, and should not be used.So how to distinguish between young ducks and old ducks?Here are some tips for buying: dark fur, dull luster, deep red feet, hard mouth, and all the feathers under the wing have grown out, these are old ducks.Bright fur, soft mouth, yellow feet, white and smooth skin, these are young ducks.
How to make delicious duck soup in a clay pot

Ingredients
1 old duck, soaked in waterDried mushrooms15g, 15g of sliced bamboo shoots, 15g of carrotsRadish15g of sliced radish, 15g of green bamboo shootsChicken broth1000gSalt5g, 5g of MSG, 15g of cooking wineMilk250g, 15g of chopped green onionsGinger10gGinger10g chopped
Methods
1. Gut the duck, remove the internal organs, and blanch in hot water, then remove and cool, remove the bones, and cut into pieces for later use.
2. Blanch dried mushrooms, sliced bamboo shoots, carrots, and green bamboo shoots in hot water.3. Place dried mushrooms and sliced bamboo shoots in a clay pot, and place the duck meat pieces on top, neatly arranged in the clay pot.4. Add chicken broth, MSG, cooking wine, salt, chopped green onions, and ginger, bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer until the duck meat is tender.
5. Remove the foam, add milk, sliced carrots, and green bamboo shoots, and cook until it boils.How to make lotus root and duck soupIngredients
1 old duck150g of lotus root20g of goji berries, green onions, ginger,
Szechuan peppercorns, cooking wine, salt, MSG to taste.
Methods

1. Gut the duck, remove the fur, and after washing, remove the internal organs and cut into small pieces.
2. Soaked lotus root, goji berries, and washed.3. Place lotus root, goji berries in the duck cavity, put in the clay pot, add appropriate amount of water, salt, cooking wine, and Szechuan peppercorns, green onions, and ginger.4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the duck is cooked, remove the green onions, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns, add appropriate amount of MSG to taste, and it's ready.How to make duck soup with shredded meatIngredients500g of old duck, soaked in waterKelp
150g, 20g of goji berries, green onions, ginger,
Szechuan peppercorns, cooking wine, salt, MSG to taste.
Methods1. Wash the duck, cut into pieces about the size of mahjong tiles, and blanch in boiling water.56. Wash the kelp.Peel, wash, and chop the ginger.
58. Mash the ginger.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the duck is cooked through. Remove scallions, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, and season with an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
2. Add the broth (you can also use a pressure cooker), add the duck pieces, ginger, salt, MSG, and kelp, and simmer until the duck pieces are tender.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it boils.
Tips for making duck soup1. When buying ducks, pay attention to removing the ducky smell, and remove the duck lungs.2. The duck pieces should be cut into uniform sizes.
3. The broth should be added all at once, and not added in the middle.
Nutritional value of duck soupDuck meat contains a high protein content compared to ordinary meat, and in summer, it can also help to cool down, and it also has nourishing, blood-replenishing, and water-enriching effects for the five internal organs.When making duck soup, it is better to use old ducks, and there is even a saying that old duck soup is better than medicine.
Combined with different ingredients, it can have different nourishing effects.
Cooking Tips
1. When buying ducks, pay attention to removing the gamey smell and removing the duck's lungs.Cut the duck meat evenly.
2. Add the fresh broth all at once; do not add water in between.
Nutritional Value of Duck Soup

Duck MeatProteinThe protein content is much higher than that of ordinary livestock. Duck soup can also help to cool the body in the summer, and has the benefits of nourishing the five internal organs, replenishing blood, hydrating, and moistening the stomach.When cooking duck soup, using older ducks is better, and there is even a saying that older duck soup is better than medicine.Combining with different ingredients can have different nourishing effects.When making duck soup, using older ducks is better, and some even say that old duck soup is more effective than medicine.Combining different ingredients can have different nourishing effects.