This traditional Romanian Fish Soup is a basic sour soup recipe from the southern part of Romania. This soup is not creamy or thick. It is more like a vegetable soup with pieces of fish in it.

INGREDIENTS

– vegetable oil – onions – carrots – peppers – celery sticks – potatoes – tomatoes – fish (tuna, cod etc) – water or fish broth – salt & pepper – lemon juice or white vinegar – parsley (or lovage)

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop onions, root vegetables, pepper, and tomatoes. Set aside. Swipe up for the full recipe!

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In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and saute them until they become translucent, just enough to develop their flavor.

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Add water, salt, and pepper to taste and optional the potatoes and simmer the vegetables until cooked, for about 20 minutes.

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Cut the fish into cubes and add it to the soup. As the fish cooks quite fast, simmer the soup for no more than 10 minutes.

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Add the juice of one lemon or vinegar. Add the chopped parsley or lovage. Click "Learn more" to see the recipe page!

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Serve warm with hot pepper, if you like that, and some good rustic bread. For the best results check the full recipe!