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Ukrainian fish soup

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 1 hDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Ukha is a traditional Ukrainian soup that impresses with its simplicity and rich taste. Made from the freshest fish products, this soup becomes a real culinary event on any table. Served hot, with a delicate aroma of dill and parsley, it magically brings comfort to your heart.

This soup has many variations, but always remains true to its roots - natural ingredients that emphasize the taste of fish. Cooking ukha is like going back to basics, only simple and pure ingredients matter.


Variations

There are different variations of Ukha, where you can experiment with fish species such as pike perch or crucian carp, add boiled eggs or even kvass.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

The secret to a great Ukha is to use fresh, lean fish and a soft balance of spices that allow the fish to be in the foreground.


Ingredient tips

Choose fresh fish with clear eyes and pink gills. Using fresh herbs such as dill and parsley will add aromatic zest to the soup.


Small cooking nuances

At the final stage, add a few drops of lemon juice before serving to give the soup a light citrusy touch.

Ingredients

Fresh Crucian Carp

500 g

Potato

200 g

Carrot

100 g

Onion

100 g

Auchan Dill Bundle 50g

30 g

Auchan Parsley Bundle 50g

20 g

Aqua Life Non-Carbonated Mineral Water 5l

1 l

Mriia Bay Leaf 10g

2 pcs

Kamis black pepper pea 20g

5 pcs

Salute di Mare Grinding №0 Natural Edible Sea Salt 750g

to taste

Preparation steps

01

Preparing the fish — Clean and gut the fish, cut into portions. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: clean and portioned fish.

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Preparing the broth — Add the fish, bay leaf and pepper to a pot of water. Cook over low heat. ⏱ 20 min. Guideline: aromatic, clear broth.

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Adding the vegetables — Add the chopped potatoes, carrots and onions. Continue cooking. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: vegetables are tender.

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Final touches — Add the herbs, salt and, if necessary, lemon juice. Cook for a few more minutes. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: the soup is ready to serve.

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Tip: For a richer taste, add the fish heads and tails while cooking the broth, and remove them before serving.