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Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices

Name: Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Duck, 1 medium-sized, cleaned and cut into pieces; Water, 2-3 liters; Carrot, 1 large, peeled and chopped; Parsnip, 1 large, peeled and chopped; Garlic, 1-2 cloves, peeled; Duck blood mixture, 2 cups duck blood stirred with 2 tablespoons vinegar; Dried prunes, ½ cup, pitted and chopped; Dried apples, ½ cup, chopped; Cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Bay leaves, 1-2 leaves; Allspice berries, 5-7 whole berries; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Flour, 2 tablespoons; Sour cream, 2 tablespoons

A rich and hearty Polish soup, Czernina is made with duck blood for a unique and flavorful meal sure to satisfy taste buds and culinary curiosity alike.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 15, 2025

Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Broth

For the Soup Enrichment

For the Seasoning

For Thickening

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1260 kcal
Protein: 78 g
Carbs: 120 g
Fat: 60 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Duck 1 medium-sized, cleaned and cut into pieces	800	70	0	54	0
Water 2-3 liters	0	0	0	0	0
Carrot 1 large, peeled and chopped	30	0.5	7	0	2
Parsnip 1 large, peeled and chopped	50	1	12	0.5	3
Garlic 1-2 cloves, peeled	5	0.2	1	0	0
Duck blood mixture 2 cups duck blood stirred with 2 tablespoons vinegar	160	6	6	4	0
Dried prunes ½ cup, pitted and chopped	200	2	54	0.5	6
Dried apples ½ cup, chopped	100	0	24	0	1
Cider vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0.1	0	0
Bay leaves 1-2 leaves	1	0	0.1	0	0
Allspice berries 5-7 whole berries	5	0	1	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	1	0	0.2	0	0
Flour 2 tablespoons	60	2	12	0	0
Sour cream 2 tablespoons	45	0.3	2.3	1.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Duck

1
Clean and cut the duck
Clean and cut the duck into pieces.
2
Combine ingredients
Place the duck pieces in a large pot with water.
3
Add vegetables and spices
Add the carrot, parsnip, garlic, bay leaves, and allspice berries.

Preparing the Blood Mixture

1
Mix blood and vinegar
Stir the duck blood with vinegar to prevent coagulation.
Tip: Ensure the blood mixture does not boil to prevent curdling.
2
Soak dried fruits
Soak the chopped prunes and apples in water for 15 minutes.
3
Drain soaked fruits
Drain and set aside the soaked fruits.

How to Make Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Making the Broth
Simmer the duck, vegetables, and spices over medium heat for about 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.
2
Finishing the Soup
Add the prunes, apples, and vinegar to the broth. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
3
Thickening the Soup
Whisk the flour with sour cream, then gradually add the duck blood mixture, stirring continuously.