Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

Cookinero 11 January 2023

Delicious white or red fish soup with potatoes, carrots, onions and ripe tomatoes is a great start to a fish day dinner.

How to cook Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

Step 1

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

Pour 1 liter 200 ml of cold (preferably filtered) water into a metal saucepan with a thick bottom with a volume of about 2.5 liters and put it on a small fire. At this time, rinse a piece of fish fillet with cold tap water, cut with a sharp knife into several small pieces and put them in a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and carefully remove the foam with a colander spoon. Then reduce the heat and cook the fish over low heat for about 7 minutes, covering the pan with a lid.

Step 2

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

While the fish is cooking, peel the onion and rinse with cold water. Wash the rest of the vegetables, then peel them. Rinse greens. Cut the carrots into medium circles or grate on a coarse grater.

Step 3

After the time specified in paragraph 1, remove the fish from the broth and leave it in a sealed container at room temperature until consumed, and put the carrots in the broth (slightly increasing the heat under it).

Step 4

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

Then cut the potatoes into medium cubes and also add to the pan. While the broth boils again, cut the onion into cubes and put it in the same place. Next, cook the ear over low heat. In the process of cooking, you can periodically remove the emerging foam from the broth with a colander spoon.

Step 5

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

After the carrots and potatoes are almost ready (they break quite easily with a spoon or are pierced with a knife) - it can take about 10 minutes, put tomatoes cut into medium cubes (fresh or blanched) or mashed potatoes, salt to taste, peppercorns and Bay leaf.

Step 6

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon

After 5-7 minutes, when the tomatoes become soft, add chopped greens, previously set aside fish, bring to a boil and turn off the fire under the pan. You can not put greens during cooking, but sprinkle it on your ear after pouring it into portioned plates, adding a piece of boiled fish to each.

Step 7

Serve the prepared fish soup to the table immediately, because it is especially tasty when freshly prepared.

Step 8

Store leftover fish soup in the refrigerator at 0-6 ° C for no more than a day.

Ear "Rostovskaya" from Elena Bon - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute the fish fillet with other types of fish like cod, haddock, or even salmon for a richer flavor. Just be mindful of the cooking time as different fish might cook faster or slower.
The recipe states to store leftovers in the refrigerator (0-6°C) for no more than 24 hours. Due to the fish content, it's best consumed quickly for optimal taste and safety.
This recipe is centered around fish, but for a vegetarian version, you could replace the fish with vegetable broth and add mushrooms, seaweed, or tofu seasoned with fish sauce alternatives to achieve a similar umami flavor. Consider adding smoked paprika for depth.
Besides serving it hot with a piece of boiled fish and fresh herbs, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor. Crusty bread or rye bread pairs well with this soup.
Freezing is not recommended due to the potatoes and tomatoes, which can become mushy upon thawing. The texture and taste will be better if consumed fresh. If you must freeze, consider removing the potatoes before freezing.
Definitely! Celery, parsnips, or bell peppers would be great additions to the soup, adding more depth and flavor. Add them along with the carrots and potatoes.
Simply adjust the amount of each ingredient proportionally to either increase or decrease the overall yield of the soup. Maintain the ratio of water to fish and vegetables for the best results.

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