Duck and Sherry Soup

A word of warning right away—this soup is complicated, expensive, and you end up with some shredded duck floating around in broth. The taste, however, is well worth the effort. I love the mildly disappointed look on my guests’ faces when they see a bowl of simple broth set in front of them. But when they taste!

Although Chinese versions of this recipe call for whole duck, I usually use duck thighs because sautéed or grilled duck breasts are a part of my regular dinner fare and the l