Fish solyanka with crab sticks
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. The quantity of ingredients is not strict and can be freely adjusted according to your family's needs. Any sea fish can be used for this solyanka. Instead of green onions, you can certainly use onion. If necessary, the pickled cucumbers can be grated on a coarse grater. Serve in bowls and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and boil in salted water.
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Step 2
2. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater and finely chop the onion. If using green onion, separate the white and green parts. Sauté the carrot and white part of the onion in a mixture of butter and vegetable oil.
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Step 3
3. Cut the cucumbers into small cubes and add them to the vegetables; simmer together for 7–10 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Then add tomato paste and a couple of ladles of potato broth. Add spices, bay leaf, and pepper to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes with the lid closed, and add chopped green onion stalks at the end of cooking.
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Step 5
5. Wash and clean the fish, remove fins and innards, then cut into portion-sized pieces. Add it to the pot with the potatoes when the potatoes are half-cooked. Lightly season with salt.
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Step 6
6. Cut the crab sticks into rings and add them to the fish once it starts boiling. Add the stewed vegetables as well and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
7. When the soup has steeped, serve it garnished with fresh herbs.