🇺🇦 Ukrainian Cuisine

Юшка

Ukrainian Fish Broth

Prep Time 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 179 kcal

A delicate, clear fish broth made from freshwater fish with potatoes and herbs — the quintessential Ukrainian fisherman's soup.

Ingredients

1 Bring water to a boil with onion, carrot, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer 10 minutes.
2 Add cubed potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
3 Gently add fish pieces and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Do not stir — gently shake the pot if needed.
4 Season with salt. Remove from heat.
5 Serve in bowls with fish pieces, potatoes, and a generous sprinkle of fresh dill and parsley.

Did You Know?

Ukrainian fishermen believe the best yushka must be made on the riverbank with the freshest catch — fish that has never been refrigerated.