Žuvienė - Lithuanian Fish Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh fish
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onions
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by cleaning and gutting the fresh fish. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into small cubes. Chop the onion finely.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Pour in the 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add the fresh fish, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

7. 7

   Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the pot. Debone and flake the fish, discarding the bones and skin.

8. 8

   Return the flaked fish to the pot and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

9. 9

   Serve the soup hot, garnished with a wedge of lemon on the side.