Duck and Peach Stew

Ingredients

• 400 grams duck breast
• 2 pieces peach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 piece onion
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 piece carrot
• 1 piece celery stalk
• 500 milliliters chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Prepare ingredients — Dice the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cut the peaches into chunks, discarding the pits. Slice the duck breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. Brown the duck — Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add duck pieces and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes. Remove duck and set aside.
3. Sauté vegetables — In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add broth and seasonings — Stir in tomato paste and fresh thyme. Return duck to the pot. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
5. Simmer stew — Add peach chunks, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until duck is tender and flavors meld.
6. Season and serve — Taste the stew and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or rice.