Dinner

Fish Soup (Ukha)

Name: Fish Soup (Ukha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 medium carrots, medium; 3 cups fish stock; 3 cups water; 4 large potatoes, large; 3 bay leaves; 1 cod, cubed; 1 salmon, cubed; black peppercorns, to taste; salt, to taste; millet, as needed; fresh dill or parsley, chopped, for garnish

A comforting Russian-style fish soup with cod, salmon, potatoes, millet, and aromatic herbs.

40 min
320 kcal
Pescatarian
Russian
Soup
Seafood

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2:
Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to caramelize.
Step 3:
Add the carrots and cook until they start to soften, about 4 minutes.
4 min
Step 4:
Add the fish stock, water, potatoes, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Step 5:
Season with salt and bring the soup to a boil.
Step 6:
Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 7:
Add the millet and cook for 15 more minutes, until the millet and potatoes are cooked.
Step 8:
Gently add the cubed cod and salmon.
Step 9:
Stir and bring the soup to a simmer; cook the fish only until opaque and easily flaked.
Step 10:
Garnish with chopped fresh dill or parsley before serving.