Ukha

Name: Ukha
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 yellow onion, halved; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 2 bay leaves; 10 whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 lb cod or salmon fillets, chunked; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A light clear fish soup made with aromatic root vegetables, fresh dill, and tender fish fillets in a seasoned broth.

55 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

RussianSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 cups water
1 yellow onion, halved
2 carrots, sliced
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tsp fine salt
1 lb cod or salmon fillets, chunked
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 8 cups water, 1 halved yellow onion, 2 sliced carrots, 2 bay leaves, and 10 whole black peppercorns over high heat and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3

Add 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 1 tsp fine salt to the pot, then simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4

Remove and discard onion and bay leaves from the broth.
5

Gently stir in 1 lb chunked cod or salmon fillets and cook over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
6

Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Ukha reach?

For Ukha, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Ukha?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Ukha uses 1 lb cod or salmon fillets, chunked.

Is Ukha keto-friendly?

A serving of Ukha carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Ukha contain fish?

Yes: 1 lb cod or salmon fillets, chunked. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Ukha?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 260 calories, alongside 18 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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