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      Title: Smoked Sausage, Duck and White Bean Soup
 Categories: Sausage, Soups, Duck, Pork, Smoked
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 tb Olive oil
  4 1/2 lb Whole domestic duck; up to 5 lb,
           - cut into 8 pieces
           Salt & cayenne
      2 c  Onions; chopped
      1 c  Celery; chopped
      1 lb Smoked pork sausage; sliced
           - into 1/2" thick pieces
    1/2 lb Dried navy white beans
      2    Bay leaves
      2 tb Garlic; chopped
      4 c  Duck stock
      4 c  Water
      3    Fresh thyme sprigs
    1/2 c  Green onions; chopped
      2 tb Parsley; chopped
 
  In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. Season the
  duck pieces with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, sear the duck,
  fat side down for about 4 to 6 minutes. Turn over the duck and
  continue to sear for 4 minutes. Remove the duck from the pan and set
  aside. Add the onions and celery to the pan. Season the vegetables
  with salt and cayenne. Saute the vegetables until wilted, about 4
  minutes. Add the sausage and continue to saute for 4 minutes. Stir in
  the beans, bay leaves, and garlic. Add the duck stock, water and
  fresh thyme. Place the duck pieces back into the pan. Bring the
  liquid to a boil and skim off any cloudy scum that has risen to the
  service. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered for 3 hours,
  stirring occasionally or until the meat and beans are tender.
  Re-season if necessary and stir in the green onions and parsley.
  
  Source: Emeril Live!

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