Ukrainian Fish Soup: A Timeless and Comforting Delight

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: thyme

Parsley is a common herb that can replace dill, while thyme is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Clean the fish and remove the fins, rinsing it with cold running water.

Chop leeks, carrots, and broccoli, and prepare potatoes.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the fish, bay leaves, chopped leeks, and carrots.

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add celery, broccoli, and potatoes, along with salt and coriander, mixing everything well.

Cover the pot again and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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