Pike-perch soup
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. Pike-perch soup is a very delicious dish that also has beneficial properties. This soup is perfect for those who want to lose a few extra kilograms: both the soup in general and pike-perch in particular contribute to weight loss. So, here is a recipe for pike-perch soup. Serve with herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Clean the fish. Place the fish heads and tails in water and boil for 25–30 minutes. After this time, remove and discard them—they are no longer needed for the soup. Strain the broth and return it to low heat.
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Step 2
2. Cut the pike-perch into pieces.
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Step 3
3. Then finely chop the onion.
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Step 4
4. Grind the parsley root.
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Step 5
5. Slice the carrots into rounds or grate them on a coarse grater (whichever you prefer).
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Step 6
6. Cut the potatoes into small pieces.
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Step 7
7. Next, add the potatoes to the boiling broth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 8
8. When the potatoes come to a boil, add the fish to the pot. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
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Step 9
9. After 15 minutes, add carrots, onion, herbs, parsley root, bay leaf, and pepper to the fish soup. Be careful not to overdo the spices, otherwise they will overpower the main ingredient's flavor—fish. Continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, then turn off the stove and let the soup steep for about 15 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Pike-perch soup can now be served!