Seafood • Russian
Fish Soup (Ukha)

Ingredients
- Olive Oil2 tbs
- sliced Onion1
- medium Carrots2
- Fish Stock3 cups
- Water3 cups
- large Potatoes4
- Bay Leaf3
- Cod1
- Salmon1
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook
- 🔥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.
Steps
- 🧂Add the stock, water, potatoes, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Prepare
- 🍳Season with salt and bring to a boil.
Cook
- Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- 🍽️Add the millet and cook for 15 more minutes until millet and potatoes are cooked.
Steps
- 🍽️Gently add the fish cubes.
Cook
- 🌿Stir and bring the soup to a simmer.
- ✨The fish will cook through very fast, so make sure to not overcook them.
Steps
- ✨They are done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
Prepare
- 🥄Garnish the soup with chopped fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Source: Original recipe