{"id":"recipe_d6a79eb761","slug":"yushka-ukrainian-clear-fish-soup","title":"Yushka (Ukrainian Clear Fish Soup)","description":"A light and fragrant traditional Ukrainian clear soup, Yushka is celebrated for its crystal-clear broth and pure flavors of fresh fish and root vegetables.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"800g whole white fish (like pike-perch or carp), cleaned","name":"White Fish","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole, cleaned","notes":"White fish like pike-perch or carp; use heads and tails for the broth and fillets for the soup","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"8 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 medium potatoes, diced","name":"Potatoes","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"medium sized","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large carrot, sliced into rounds","name":"Carrot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"large","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 onion, kept whole","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"peeled","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 garlic cloves, smashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"smashed","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 bay leaves","name":"Bay Leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"5 black peppercorns","name":"Black Peppercorn","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 bunch fresh dill or parsley, chopped","name":"Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"chopped","notes":"or parsley","group":"Herbs","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Separate the fish heads and tails from the fillets. Remove gills and eyes from the heads. Cut the fillets into large bite-sized chunks.","group":"Preparation","title":"Separate the fish heads and tails from the fillets","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the water in a large pot and add the fish heads, tails, whole onion, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Periodically skim off any foam that rises to the surface.","group":"Making Broth","title":"Place the water in a large pot","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Making Broth"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot. Discard the boiled fish parts, onion, and spices.","group":"Straining","title":"Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Straining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the strained broth back to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and carrot rounds. Simmer for about 12 minutes until the vegetables are nearly tender.","group":"Cooking Vegetables","title":"Bring the strained broth back","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the fish fillets and smashed garlic to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.","group":"Finishing the Soup","title":"Add the fish fillets and smashed garlic","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Finishing the Soup"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Season with salt to taste. Stir in the chopped dill or parsley. Turn off the heat and let the Yushka rest covered for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Season with salt","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"}],"notes":"For the best result, use a combination of different fresh-water fish. Always remove the gills from the fish heads to prevent bitterness in the broth. If you want a perfectly clear broth, strain it through a cheesecloth.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","fine-mesh sieve","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["pescatarian","dairy_free","gluten_free","low_carb","high_protein"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Serves 4 hungry people"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat and add fresh vegetables and fish fillets just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid breaking the fish fillets."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d6a79eb761%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7589f88a-f11f-407c-93f9-12d7435c4e34","imageAlt":"Yushka (Ukrainian Clear Fish Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","fish","clear broth","traditional","ukrainian cuisine","light meal"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Yushka (Ukrainian Clear Fish Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:55:29.698Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:55:29.698Z","related":[{"id":"cesnecka_3c0664ee63","slug":"cesnecka-czech-garlic-soup","title":"Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)","description":"A restorative and punchy Czech garlic soup, traditionally served with crispy croutons and melted cheese. 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