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This Polish soup, also called czernina, was traditionally served to an unlucky man by the parents of his beloved after his marriage proposal had been rejected.

1 lb. pork bones or duck or goose pieces (back, neck, wings, gizzards)
2 quarts plus 1 Tbsp water
1 or 2 dried mushrooms
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 small onion
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp whole peppercorns or whole allspice
1 c raisins or dried prunes
1 Tbsp flour
1 c duck or goose blood premixed with vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar and/or vinegar (optional)
cooked noodles

“Rinse off bones or poultry pieces and place in 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that floats with slotted spoon. Add mushrooms, celery, onion, bay leaves, marjoram, and peppercorns or allspice. Allow to simmer for 1 – 1½ hours. Remove bones, cooked celery, bay leaves, and peppercorns with slotted spoon. Pick meat off bones and return to pot.”

“Add raisins or prunes and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until soft. Mix the flour and the 1 tablespoon of water and add to the pot. Add the blood. Bring soup just to a light simmer. Do not boil after putting in the blood. The soup should be on the sweet and sour side. Add a tablespoon of sugar or vinegar to suit personal taste. Pour over cooked noodles (often served with cooked lazanki - pronounced "wa-ZAN-kee" - which is a basic homemade pasta cut in 1cm squares).”