Fish Kalya

Name: Fish Kalya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 cup leek, sliced; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 6 cups fish stock; 1 cup dill pickles, diced; 1/2 cup dill pickle brine; 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A traditional Russian fish soup made with tender salmon, root vegetables, and a sour pickle brine broth.

50 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

RussianSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup leek, sliced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
6 cups fish stock
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1/2 cup dill pickle brine
1 lb salmon fillet, cubed
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrot, and 1 cup sliced leek, cooking for 8 minutes until softened.
3

Pour in 6 cups fish stock and add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, bringing the liquid to a simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4

Stir in 1 cup diced dill pickles and 1/2 cup dill pickle brine, simmering for 5 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb cubed salmon fillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill before serving hot.

Questions

How long does Fish Kalya keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Fish Kalya?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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