Name: Traditional Ukrainian Fish Soup
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: Ukraine
Ingredients: 1 onion, cut into wedges; 1 parsley root, broken into pieces; 1 (3-pound) whole carp, scaled and cleaned; 2 bay leaves; 10 black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; Chopped fresh parsley to garnish; 2 sprigs fresh dill; 1 carrot, broken into pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 rib celery, broken into pieces

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Ukrainian Cookbook

By Annette Ogrodnik Corona

Published 2020

About

This soup can be made with any freshwater fish and is enjoyed throughout Ukraine. Carp is the preferred choice, but feel free to substitute trout, pike, bass, or even young catfish. It is usually served as a clear fish broth or sometimes with the addition of dumplings. The poached pieces of fish are served as a separate course accompanied by one’s favorite sauce. Mashed potatoes are the preferred accoutrement.