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Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

Ukha, Russian fish soup, is delicious and comforting. Fish is gently cooked with potatoes and carrots in a rich broth seasoned with bay and black pepper.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 2876 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups fish stock (or vegetable stock)
  • 4 cups water
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup millet *
  • 1/2 pound fresh cod filet, ** cut into cubes
  • 1/2 pound salmon filet, ** cut into cubes
  • Handful fresh dill and/or parsley (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions start to caramelize. Add the carrots and cook until the carrots start to soften, about 4 more minutes.
  2. Add the stock, water, potatoes, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the millet and cook for 15 more minutes until millet and potatoes are cooked.
  3. Gently add the fish cubes. Stir and bring the soup to a simmer. The fish will cook through very fast, so make sure to not overcook them. They are done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Garnish the soup with chopped fresh dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • *You can skip the millet. Just reduce the amount of liquid used by 1 cup. Without millet the soup will be more brothy.
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  • ** Instead of cod and salmon, use any other type of fish available.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6servings Calories 287.6kcal (14%) Protein 23.1g (46%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Fiber 3.3g (13%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2876

% Daily Value*

Serving 6servings
Calories 287.6kcal 14%
Protein 23.1g 46%
Fat 8.7g 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.