Recipes ofJoana Jardim

Registered Dietitian · 26980

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Fish and Shrimp Soup (Ukha)

Friday, April 03, 2026
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Total time
1 hour
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Preparation time
15 hours
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Portions
8
Ingredients
or10 servings (8 fl oz) of beverages, water, tap, drinking (2370 g)
or2 cups of soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve (442 g)
or1 heaped teaspoon of salt (8 g)
or1.5 cups, diced of potatoes, white, flesh and skin, raw (225 g)
or2 cups chopped of carrots, raw (256 g)
or340 grams of tilapia, raw
or240 grams of shrimp, frozen, raw
or2 tablespoons of oil, olive (22 g)
or1 cup, chopped of onions, raw (160 g)
or2 sticks of celery, raw (60 g)
or1 teaspoon of bay leaf, dried (1 g)
or1 level teaspoon of pepper, black (2 g)
or2 tbsps of parsley, fresh (8 g)
Preparation
1.
Prepare the Broth In a large soup pot, combine 10 cups of water, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 Tbsp sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
2.
Cook the Potatoes and Carrots Add diced potatoes to the boiling broth. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the sliced carrots and cook for another 10 minutes.
3.
Sauté Aromatics In a skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add finely diced onions and thinly sliced celery. Sauté for about 7 minutes until softened and golden. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the soup pot.
4.
Add Seafood and Seasonings Add the tilapia pieces and shrimp to the pot. Stir gently. Toss in the bay leaves, Mrs. Dash seasoning, black pepper, and parsley.
5.
Simmer Bring the soup back to a boil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked.
6.
Serve Remove from heat and taste for seasoning. Add more salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley or dill.
7.
Tips Fresh Herbs: Use fresh dill and parsley for a brighter flavor. Seafood Options: Substitute tilapia with cod, haddock, or salmon. Swap shrimp for scallops or mussels. Veggie Boost: Add chopped zucchini, leeks, or sweet corn for added texture and flavor.
Nutritional information
Per 100 gPer portion (438 g)% DRI
Energy27 kcal116 kcal6 %
Protein3 g13 g27 %
Carbohydrate2 g9 g3 %
Sugars1 g3 g3 %
Fat1 g3 g5 %
Fatty acids, total saturated0 g1 g3 %
Fiber0 g2 g7 %
Sodium135 mg589 mg25 %
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Joana Jardim
Joana Jardim
Registered Dietitian · 26980
I will help you to eat healthier and feel happier