Hearty Campfire Duck and Vegetable Soup

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make duck and vegetable soup in a cauldron over a fire? Gather everything on the ingredient list. You can use chicken, turkey, or any other meat in place of duck. Clean and dress the duck, removing any leftover feathers. Wash it well and pat dry with paper towels. If it's frozen, thaw it at room temperature until completely defrosted. Cut the duck into small serving pieces.

2. Step 2:

   

   If your zucchini are mature, peel them and scoop out the seedy middle; young zucchini can be left as is. Peel the onion and garlic. Halve the bell peppers and remove the cores and seeds. Peel the potatoes. Rinse all the vegetables in cold water.

3. Step 3:

   

   Dice the tomatoes. Peel them first if you like.

4. Step 4:

   

   Finely chop the onion, cut the zucchini into small cubes, and cut the bell pepper into half-rings or squares — whatever you prefer.

5. Step 5:

   

   Light the fire and set up the cauldron. Once it's hot, pour in some vegetable oil and use a slotted spoon to coat the sides of the cauldron with the hot oil.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the onion and bell pepper to the hot oil. Fry until the onion is golden, then lift the vegetables out with a slotted spoon.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add the zucchini and fry until tender.

8. Step 8:

   

   Lift them out and set them aside with the onion and pepper.

9. Step 9:

   

   Next comes the meat. Add it to the fragrant oil.

10. Step 10:

    

    Fry until golden brown. Salt to taste.

11. Step 11:

    

    Add enough water to cover all the meat. Bring to a boil over a high flame, then pull a couple of logs out from under the cauldron and cook the duck, covered, until nearly done (about 40 minutes).

12. Step 12:

    

    Add the diced potatoes and simmer until they're tender.

13. Step 13:

    

    Add all the fried vegetables, the tomatoes, and a bay leaf. Top up with water as needed and let it boil over high heat for about 10 minutes.

14. Step 14:

    

    Add more salt if needed, then stir in the herbs and minced garlic. Let it simmer a couple more minutes.

15. Step 15:

    

    The soup is ready! Call your family and guests to the table!