Wild Duck Borscht

2 small or 1 large duck
2 qts cold water
12 oz bottle dark beer (or regular beer)
2 cups diced onion (1/2" dice)
2 cups diced carrots (1/2" dice)
3 cups diced beets (1/2" dice)
2 cups uncooked wild rice
1 cup butter beans
4 cups diced green cabbage (1/2" dice)
2 cups diced potato with skin (1/2" dice)
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup beet juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh dill weed
1 tbsp beef base
sour cream

Clean and cut ducks into 6 pieces (if duck is large cut into 8 pieces by splitting breast in half). Place all ingredients in a crock pot except for potatoes. Cover; cook 3 hours. Add potatoes; cook 1 hour. When meat falls from bone, soup is done. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls wit ha large dollop of sour cream.

Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council