Source: O.B., AdobeStockRed fish is fattier and has a completely different taste compared to white fish. Therefore, red fish soups are very different from classic fish soup (ukha). It pairs wonderfully with cream and cheese, and with various vegetables, it becomes an excellent base for healthy and diet-friendly soups. We're sharing a collection of 12 original recipes!
1. Red Fish Ukha (Fish Soup)
Source: ideireceptov.ruWhen serving, add chopped herbs and a couple of lemon slices.
You will need: 500 g red fish, 3-4 potatoes, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 liters of water, 2 tbsp butter, spices.
Preparation: Prepare the fish. Cover the head, tail, skin, bones, and all trimmings with water, bring to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, and strain the broth.
Sauté the onion and carrots in a pot with butter until soft, add the chopped potatoes, pour in the broth, and cook for 5 minutes after boiling. Add pieces of red fish and spices to taste, and cook the ukha until the ingredients are tender. Let it steep for a bit under the lid.
2. Red Fish Soup with Vegetables and Processed Cheese
Source: postila.ruA very delicious, vibrant, and impressive first course with a unique aroma.
You will need: 400 g red fish, 200 g processed cheese, 100 g spinach, 1 bell pepper, 1-2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Cover the cleaned fish with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat. Strain the broth, and flake the fish into pieces. Dice the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft.
Add the sautéed vegetables and diced potatoes to the broth, bring to a boil, and add the processed cheese. Cook everything together for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add the chopped spinach, red fish, and spices, cook the soup for another 2-3 minutes, and remove from heat.
3. Red Fish Soup with Rice
Source: pinterest.comYou can use either fillets or any portioned fish pieces.
You will need: 200 g red fish, 200 g rice, 2 potatoes, 2 carrots, 70 g onion, 1/2 bell pepper, 1/4 parsley root, spices, herbs, 1.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Cover the fish with water, add parsley root and spices for broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Strain the broth, add the rinsed rice and chopped potatoes, bring to a boil again, and cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Chop and sauté the onion with carrots and bell pepper until golden. Add to the soup, return the red fish, add spices and herbs to taste. Cook the soup for another 10 minutes.
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4. Red Fish Soup with Cream
Source: karamelcafe.ruOne of the classic variations for preparing salmon or trout soup.
You will need: 500 g red fish, 100 ml heavy cream, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 4 sprigs of dill, spices.
Preparation: Prepare the fish, cover the skin and bones with water, add spices, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes with the lid on. Strain the prepared broth.
Finely chop the vegetables and sauté the onion with carrots directly in the pot. Add the broth and potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the diced red fish and cook for another 15 minutes. Pour in the cream, season the soup to taste, add chopped dill, and bring the soup to a boil again. Remove it from heat and let it steep under the lid.
5. Red Fish and Shrimp Soup
Source: dzen.ruIts preparation requires no culinary skills, yet this soup will delight even gourmets.
You will need: 200 g red fish, 250 g shrimp, 1 tomato, 2 shallots, 1 carrot, 100 ml cream, 50 g butter, spices, basil.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion in butter. Add grated carrot, season, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes under the lid over low heat. Add the peeled and finely chopped tomato, pour in the cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Cut the red fish into serving pieces, cover with water, cook until done, and set aside. Add the peeled shrimp, sautéed vegetables, spices, and chopped basil to the broth. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, return the fish, and remove the soup from heat.
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6. Red Fish Soup with Tomato Paste
Source: ok.ruFor more aroma, you can add a little smoked paprika.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 400 g red fish, 200 g carrots, 150 g onions, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 clove garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Chop the potatoes and cover them with water or broth. Bring to a boil, cook for 5-10 minutes, and add the red fish cut into pieces. Cook for another 10 minutes. Chop and sauté the onion and carrots until golden, add tomato paste, a few spoons of broth, spices, and garlic. Simmer everything together for a bit, add to the soup, stir, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add herbs and remove the soup from heat.
7. Red Fish Soup with Mushrooms
Source: activefisher.netThe combination of mushrooms and tomatoes gives the soup an unusual taste.
You will need: 300 g red fish, 300 g champignons, 4 potatoes, 1/3 cup rice, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1.5 liters of water, spices.
Preparation: Cover the fish with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Strain the broth, and flake the fish into serving pieces. Grate the peeled tomatoes and chop the remaining vegetables and mushrooms.
Sauté half of the onion with mushrooms until soft, and the other half with carrots. Add tomatoes to the carrots, season, and simmer everything together for 4-5 minutes. Add potatoes to the boiling broth, cook for 15 minutes, and add the rinsed rice. After 5-7 minutes, add the mushrooms, and after another 5 minutes, add the vegetables. Cook everything together for a few minutes, return the red fish to the soup, season to taste, and after another 1 minute, remove the soup from heat.
8. Diet Red Fish Soup with Broccoli
Source: dzen.ruAnother proven combination of ingredients that is also great for first courses.
You will need: 300 g red fish, 3-4 potatoes, 1 carrot, 200 g broccoli, 1.2-1.5 liters of water, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes, carrots, and red fish. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Add broccoli florets, season, and cook the soup for another 6-10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped herbs.
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9. Red Fish Soup with Millet
Source: dzen.ruA nutritious fish soup with a rich flavor.
You will need: 1.2-1.5 liters of water, 450 g red fish, 2 tbsp millet, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 tomato, spices.
Preparation: Cut the fish into serving pieces, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Chop and sauté the onion with carrots and celery until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer everything together for another couple of minutes.
Remove the fish from the broth and bring it to a boil again. Add the chopped potatoes, cook for 5-7 minutes, add the rinsed millet, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the red fish and sautéed vegetables to the soup, cook for another 5-7 minutes, and remove from heat.
10. Red Fish Soup with Spinach
Source: AdobeStockA healthy and low-calorie dish for anyone watching their diet.
You will need: 250 g red fish, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bunch spinach, 1 tomato, 1/2 lemon, 1 clove garlic, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice and lightly sauté the onion with carrots directly in the pot. Add the chopped tomato, simmer for 5 minutes, and add the potatoes. Cover everything with water, bring to a boil, and cook with the lid on until the potatoes are tender. Add spices and diced red fish, cook for another 5 minutes. Add spinach, herbs, garlic, and a few lemon slices. Bring the soup to a boil again over high heat and remove from the stove.
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11. Red Fish Soup with Green Peas
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend using fresh or frozen peas.
You will need: 1 purple onion, 300 g red fish, 100 g olives, 2 tomatoes, 2 carrots, 1/2 lemon, 1.5-2 liters of water, 200-300 g green peas, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice and sauté the onion with carrots until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, simmer for another 5 minutes, then add the sliced olives. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Cut the red fish into pieces, cover with water, add spices to taste, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-10 minutes. Strain the broth, add the vegetables, bring to a boil again, and cook for 5 minutes. Return the fish to the soup, add the green peas, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
12. Red Fish Soup with Pickled Cucumbers
Source: pinterest.comAnd for more originality, we'll add olives and capers.
You will need: 400 g red fish, 200 g pickled cucumbers, 1 handful each of green and black olives, 2 tbsp capers, 1 parsnip, 1 carrot, 2 onions, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 liter broth, 1 tsp pickle brine, spices, herbs, lemon.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, carrot, parsnip, and pickled cucumbers. Sauté the onion directly in the pot for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrot and parsnip, and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring.
Add tomato paste, cucumbers, and spices, simmer everything for 2-3 minutes, pour in half of the broth, and bring to a boil. Cook the soup for 10 minutes. Add olives, capers, pickle brine, spices, and diced red fish. Cook the soup for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is done. At the end of cooking, add herbs and lemon slices.