Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 lb whole fish (such as pike or salmon), cleaned
• 8 cups water
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 black peppercorns
• Salt
• Chopped fresh dill and parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Simmer the fish heads and trimmings with onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns in water for 20 minutes to make a broth, then strain.
2. 2Return the broth to the pot, add the potatoes and carrot, and simmer 10 minutes.
3. 3Add the fish fillets or steaks and simmer gently 10-12 minutes until just cooked through.
4. 4Season with salt to taste.
5. 5Ladle into bowls, being careful to remove any bones, and garnish with dill and parsley.

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