Sautéed or Grilled Duck Breast in Savory Broth

This elegant, almost fat-free soup is the perfect way to serve duck without resorting to rich or heavy sauces. It can be served as a striking opener to a formal dinner or in more generous servings as a main course.

The duck breast is set on a bright tangle of vegetable julienne and surrounded by a clear brown broth flecked with green herbs. The soup is best served in wide soup bowls to show off the colors of the vegetables and the broth.

Although this soup may seem elaborate