5 Crucian Carp Fish Soup Recipes You Haven't Tasted Better Than

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Rich fish soup remains one of the most popular dishes in home cooking. When prepared correctly, the broth turns out incredibly aromatic, and the fish itself retains its flavor and texture. This time, we suggest trying crucian carp fish soup and share recipes on how to best prepare it!

1. Classic Crucian Carp Fish Soup

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A simple recipe that fully brings out the fish's flavor.

Ingredients

For a clearer broth, do not let the soup boil vigorously during cooking.

• 1 kg crucian carp;
• 2.5 liters water;
• 4 potatoes;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 5 black peppercorns;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 3 sprigs dill.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Clean, gut, and rinse the crucian carp. Place the fish in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
2. Skim off the foam, add the onion, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. After 20 minutes, remove the fish and separate the meat into pieces, then strain the broth.
3. Add diced potatoes and carrots to the strained broth, and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Return the crucian carp pieces to the pot, season with salt, and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the finished fish soup with dill before serving.

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2. Crucian Carp Fish Soup with Millet

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Millet makes the soup even heartier and thicker – perfect for the family.

Ingredients

Rinse the millet with hot water beforehand to prevent bitterness.

• 800 g crucian carp;
• 2.5 liters water;
• 60 g millet;
• 4 potatoes;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 2 bay leaves;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Clean and rinse the crucian carp, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook the broth for 20 minutes.
2. Strain the broth, return it to the pot, then add the chopped vegetables and rinsed millet.
3. Cook everything together for about 20 more minutes until the millet is tender, return the fish to the pot, season with salt and pepper.
4. Let the fish soup steep for 10-15 minutes with the lid on.

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3. Crucian Carp Fish Soup with Tomatoes

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A piquant southern recipe with a slight tang and vibrant color.

Ingredients

These ingredients are enough for approximately 3 liters of finished fish soup.

• 1 kg crucian carp;
• 2.5 liters water;
• 3 potatoes;
• 2-3 tomatoes;
• 1 bell pepper;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 1 bunch fresh herbs.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Clean and rinse the crucian carp, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
2. Add the whole onion and cook the broth for 15-20 minutes over low heat, then strain it.
3. Add the diced potatoes and bell pepper to the broth, and after 10 minutes, add the peeled and chopped tomatoes.
4. Season the fish soup with salt, add the bay leaf, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. Finally, return the fish pieces to the pot, add the chopped herbs with garlic, and simmer the soup for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Finnish Crucian Carp Fish Soup with Cream

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A delicate, velvety taste that will pleasantly surprise your loved ones.

Ingredients

You can also add lemon wedges to the bowls when serving.

• 800 g crucian carp;
• 2.5 liters water;
• 4 potatoes;
• 1 leek stalk;
• 1 carrot;
• 200 ml cream, 20% fat;
• 1/2 bunch dill;
• 20 g butter;
• 4 allspice berries;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Clean and roughly chop the crucian carp, place the heads and tails in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 20 minutes after boiling. Strain the broth.
2. Dice the potatoes into medium cubes, slice the carrot into thin rounds, and cut the leek into rings.
3. Add the potatoes and carrots to the broth, cook for 10 minutes, and in the meantime, sauté the leek in butter. Transfer it to the pot.
4. Add the crucian carp pieces, salt, allspice, and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
5. Then, slowly pour in the warm cream in a thin stream, constantly stirring the fish soup. Bring to a boil, but do not let it boil vigorously.
6. Add the chopped dill, cover with a lid, remove from heat, and let the dish rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.

5. Campfire Crucian Carp Fish Soup

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The smoky aroma makes this fish soup especially delicious!

Ingredients

Celery here acts as a natural flavor enhancer, maximally highlighting the fish notes.

• 1 kg crucian carp;
• 3 liters water;
• 4 potatoes;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 1 celery root;
• 1 bunch dill;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 5 black peppercorns;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Boil water in a cauldron and add the prepared crucian carp. Simmer the broth for 15-20 minutes, skim off the foam, and strain.
2. Return the strained broth to the fire and add the chopped vegetables, bay leaf, and black pepper. Cook the fish soup until the potatoes are tender.
3. Return the crucian carp to the pot, season with salt, sprinkle with chopped dill, and let the fish soup steep for a bit with the lid on.