River perch soup
Description
To make a delicious fish soup, you first need to prepare a broth, for which you will need parsley roots, celery, and bay leaf. If desired, you can add a slice of lemon to each serving when serving, to give the soup a pleasant tanginess.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel and wash the potatoes, onions, and carrots.
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Step 2
Clean the fish from scales, remove gills and innards, cut into large pieces. Place the fish and parsley roots into a pot, pour in water, chop and add onion. Simmer the perch over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
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Step 3
After some time, remove the fish, strain the broth, discard the parsley roots, and rinse the pot. Cut the potatoes into large cubes, slice the carrots into thin pieces, add them to the fish broth, and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Step 4
Slice the celery stalks, add them to the pot together with the bay leaf, and cook for about 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Cut the sweet tomatoes into small cubes, add to the soup, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 6
Remove the meat from the slightly cooled perch, separating it from the bones, divide into pieces, and return to the pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Finely chop the parsley, add it to the pot, stir, and immediately turn off the stove. Let the soup steep, covered, for 10–15 minutes before serving.
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Step 8
The delicious and healthy river perch soup is ready. Serve it in portions for lunch to your family.