Ribena Chorba

Ingredients

• 1 kg mixed river fish, cleaned
• 1 pieces onion, diced
• 2 pieces carrots, diced
• 3 pieces potatoes, cubed
• 2 pieces tomatoes, grated
• 1 pieces red bell pepper, diced
• 50 g rice
• 1 tsp lovage
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 4 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 pieces lemon

Steps

1. 1
   Simmer the fish heads and bones in 2 litres of water for 25 minutes, skimming, then strain and keep the stock. Discard the solids.
2. 2
   Soften the onion, carrot and pepper in the oil for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the strained stock, the potatoes and the rice and simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in the grated tomato and paprika.
5. 5
   Add the fish fillets in large pieces and simmer just 8-10 minutes. Fish soup is ruined by overcooking more than by anything else.
6. 6
   Season, take off the heat and stir in the lovage.
7. 7
   Rest 10 minutes and serve with lemon wedges and chilli flakes at the table.