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Vietnamese Duck Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Vietnamese Duck Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole duck (about 3–4 pounds), cut into parts; 12 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium onion, halved; 2 tablespoons ginger, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (ensure soy-free); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 star anise; 3 cloves; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste (or to taste); Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small bunch Thai basil, leaves picked; 1 small bunch mint, leaves picked; 1–2 red chilies, thinly sliced; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; Rice noodles (optional, use gluten-free noodles if necessary)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

6 people

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

A fragrant, nourishing soup featuring tender duck meat, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs.

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What You’ll Need:

For the soup

1 whole duck (about 3–4 pounds), cut into parts
12 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, halved
2 tablespoons ginger, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons fish sauce (ensure soy-free)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 star anise
3 cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons tamarind paste (or to taste)
Salt, to taste

For the garnish

Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small bunch Thai basil, leaves picked
1 small bunch mint, leaves picked
1–2 red chilies, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Rice noodles (optional, use gluten-free noodles if necessary)

Prepration for:Vietnamese Duck Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/9

Prepare the broth: In a large stockpot, add the duck pieces and cover with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.

Step 2/9

Add the aromatics: Add the onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, black peppercorns, and tamarind paste. Stir to combine.

Step 3/9

Simmer the broth: Let the broth simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the duck is fully cooked and tender. Occasionally skim the broth to keep it clear.

Step 4/9

Prepare the duck: Once the duck is cooked, carefully remove the duck pieces from the broth. Remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones and skin.

Step 5/9

Strain the broth: Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot to remove the aromatics and spices. Return the clear broth to the pot and adjust the seasoning with salt, fish sauce, or tamarind paste as desired.

Step 6/9

Assemble the soup: If using rice noodles, cook them according to package instructions, then divide them into serving bowls.

Step 7/9

Serve: Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, then top with shredded duck meat.

Step 8/9

Garnish: Garnish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, mint, red chilies, sliced onion, and lime wedges.

Step 9/9

Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavors of the Vietnamese duck soup!

Chef's Tips & Notes

For a richer broth, you can roast the duck pieces in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before simmering them in the broth.

If you prefer a spicier soup, add extra red chilies or a splash of chili paste to the broth.

This soup is great with a side of pickled vegetables or a crunchy baguette for dipping.

The duck can be replaced with chicken if preferred.

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Vietnamese Duck Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broth:
In a large stockpot, add the duck pieces and cover with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.

Step 2

Add the aromatics:
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, black peppercorns, and tamarind paste. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Simmer the broth:
Let the broth simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the duck is fully cooked and tender. Occasionally skim the broth to keep it clear.

Step 4

Prepare the duck:
Once the duck is cooked, carefully remove the duck pieces from the broth. Remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones and skin.

Step 5

Strain the broth:
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot to remove the aromatics and spices. Return the clear broth to the pot and adjust the seasoning with salt, fish sauce, or tamarind paste as desired.

Step 6

Assemble the soup:
If using rice noodles, cook them according to package instructions, then divide them into serving bowls.

Step 7

Serve:
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, then top with shredded duck meat.

Step 8

Garnish:
Garnish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, mint, red chilies, sliced onion, and lime wedges.

Step 9

Enjoy:
Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavors of the Vietnamese duck soup!

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What You’ll Need:

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For the garnish

Prepration for:Vietnamese Duck Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

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