Fish Soup (Ukha)
Fish Soup
Fish Soup (Ukha) from Russia.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Fish Soup.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Fish Soup (Ukha) is listed as seafood from Russia. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
9 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Olive oil30 ml
- Fish stock710 ml
- Water710 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions start to caramelize.
Step 2
Add the carrots and cook until the carrots start to soften, about 4 more minutes. Add the stock, water, potatoes, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Step 3
Season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 4
Add the millet and cook for 15 more minutes until millet and potatoes are cooked. Gently add the fish cubes.
Step 5
Stir and bring the soup to a simmer. The fish will cook through very fast, so make sure to not overcook them.
Step 6
They are done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Garnish the soup with chopped fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 433 kcal
- Protein
- 16.4 g
- Carbs
- 71.5 g
- Fat
- 13.7 g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6 g
- Fibre
- 16.8 g
- Sugar
- 5.4 g
- Sodium
- 1109 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Fish
- Pescatarian
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) → sweet potato or another starchy side
Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Fish Soup (Ukha) take?
35 min all in — 25 min prep, 10 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) → sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.