Russian Ukha (Fish Soup)

Name: Russian Ukha (Fish Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 800 g freshwater fish (perch, pike or carp, cut into chunks with bones and head included); 2.5 litres cold water; 1 onion (peeled but left whole); 2 bay leaves; 5 black peppercorns; 1 tsp salt; 2 medium carrots (sliced); 2 medium potatoes (cubed); 1 celery stalk (chopped (optional)); 1 tomato (peeled and chopped (optional, for slight acidity)); Small bunch of fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 tbsp chopped parsley; Salt and white pepper to taste; Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Ukha is a clear and delicate Russian fish soup made from freshwater fish gently simmered with root vegetables and fresh herbs resulting in a fragrant broth served hot with lemon

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:35:21 GMT