Instructions

  1. Place duck pieces in a soup pot and brown over medium heat.
  2. Add broth and water, bring to a boil and skim away any scum that forms.
  3. Add onion, celery, carrots, bay and sage leaves, cumin, ginger and thyme.
  4. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
  5. Remove duck pieces and let cool.
  6. Strain and degrease stock.
  7. Return stock to pan, add rice, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
  8. In the meantime, remove duck meat from bones and dice.
  9. Add duck meat and yam to the pot, bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  10. Add peas and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.
  11. Add chopped sage and ladle into soup bowls.