Czernina

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Czernina is a traditional soup prepared with duck or goose blood, which is preserved in vinegar so it would not coagulate. The soup is made with a flavorful duck broth, while the typical additions include dried fruits and a variety of spices such as cloves and allspice. The name of the soups stems from the word czarny , which translates as black and refers to the dark color of the soup. Even though some modern versions occasionally omit the blood and employ other types of meat, czernina should always be tangy, slightly sweet, and dark in color. This hearty soup is traditionally served with pasta or potato dumplings.